MUSCAT : The Ministry highlighted that accessing health facilities can be up to 66 times more difficult for people with disabilities compared to others, underscoring the need for continued efforts to remove barriers and ensure inclusive, equitable care.
As part of its initiatives, the Ministry of Health has introduced a series of priority services designed to support persons with disabilities during their healthcare journey. These include:
• Priority in obtaining medical consultation appointments
• Priority in scheduling surgical procedures
• Reduced waiting times and allocation of designated seating
• Provision of assistance and psychological support during visits
• Access to integrated primary healthcare services
• Priority in diagnostic testing
• Priority access to rehabilitation services
• Facilitated access to services at the nearest health institution
• Allocation of designated parking spaces close to facility entrances
• Access to genetic health services and premarital medical examinations
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