The Sultanate of Oman chaired a meeting in New York to discuss infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial stewardship in the health sector. The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, was chaired by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi. The importance of consolidating international cooperation and partnerships among countries and global health institutions was highlighted during the meeting. The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its commitment to support global efforts to secure a healthy and safe future for future generations.
The meeting included a forum where experiences from Oman, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Germany, Nigeria, and the US-based Centres for Disease Control and Prevention were outlined. Dr. Ahmed Salim Al Mandhari, the Health Ministry’s Undersecretary for Health Planning and Regulation, was in attendance along with ministers, heads of delegations, representatives of member states, and technical experts in the field. The discussion focused on sharing best practices and strategies to enhance infection prevention and control, as well as antimicrobial stewardship in the health sector.
The Sultanate of Oman emphasized the need for international collaboration and partnerships to address challenges related to infection prevention and control, as well as antimicrobial stewardship in the health sector. The meeting served as a platform to exchange ideas, experiences, and initiatives aimed at improving global health outcomes. Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi’s leadership in chairing the meeting demonstrated the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to supporting global efforts to ensure a healthy and safe future for all.
Participants at the meeting included ministers, heads of delegations, and technical experts from various countries and global health institutions. The exchange of knowledge and experiences between Oman and other countries provided valuable insights into effective strategies for infection prevention and control, as well as antimicrobial stewardship. The forum highlighted the importance of leveraging international expertise and resources to strengthen efforts to combat infectious diseases and promote the responsible use of antibiotics in healthcare settings.
The discussions at the meeting underscored the significance of adopting a comprehensive approach to infection prevention and control, as well as antimicrobial stewardship in the health sector. By sharing experiences and best practices, countries can learn from each other and implement evidence-based strategies to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and combat antimicrobial resistance. The Sultanate of Oman’s leadership in convening the meeting exemplified its commitment to global health security and collaboration in addressing key health challenges facing the international community.
In conclusion, the meeting chaired by the Sultanate of Oman in New York served as a platform for enhancing international cooperation and partnerships in infection prevention and control, as well as antimicrobial stewardship in the health sector. The discussions highlighted the importance of sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices to improve global health outcomes and ensure a healthy and safe future for future generations. The commitment of countries and global health institutions to work together in addressing challenges related to infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance is essential to safeguarding public health and promoting sustainable development worldwide.
