‘Safety of health cadres should be our priority’

‘Safety of health cadres should be our priority’

Muscat: Under the theme ‘Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety', the Ministry of Health (MoH) represented by the Directorate General of Quality Assurance Centre held a virtual conference with the participation of many stakeholders worldwide.The conference aimed to raise awareness on the safety of health workers and patients, and adopting strategies for their wellbeing.Dr Ahmed Mohammed Al Saidi, Minister of Health, emphasised in a recorded address that the health cadres are the greatest weapon in encountering challenges faced by patients, and they are a wealth that cannot be replaced. They are the biggest help to patients, and ensuring their safety is necessary to provide high-quality healthcare services to patients.” Dr Qamra Al Sariri, Director General of Quality Assurance Centre affirmed that the Sultanate was selected as a WHO Collaborating