MUSCAT – The data highlights a remarkable 50 percent increase in the number of health institutions since 2020, 44 percent Omanisation rate for doctors, alongside a notable rise in key services, including an 80 percent increase in surgical operations.

This progress underscores the nation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and services in line with its national development goals.

Healthcare Infrastructure
The number of health institutions in the Sultanate rose sharply to 2,384 by 2024, marking a 50 percent increase since 2020. The Al Dakhiliyah Governorate led the way, hosting 77 percent of both public and private health facilities, reflecting regional growth in healthcare accessibility.

Omanisation
Significant progress was reported in Omanisation efforts, particularly within Ministry of Health institutions, where the percentage of Omani doctors increased from 39 percent in 2020 to 44 percent in 2024, demonstrating a steady move toward a more self-reliant health workforce. Omanisation rate in government institutions not affiliated with the Ministry of Health decreased from 51 percent to 48 percent over the same years.

The rate of doctors per 10,000 population in health institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health across all governorates of the Sultanate increased from 12.9 in 2020 to 13.7 in 2024.

Health Services
Oman advanced to 5th place in the Gulf region on the Global Health Sector Prosperity Index, achieving a score of 75.9 percent in 2024. Operational capacity also expanded:
• Dialysis sessions rose by 22.7 percent
• Surgical operations in Ministry of Health institutions surged by 80 percent
• The number of blood donors increased by 35.5 percent.

Reproductive Health Trends
The total fertility rate declined from 2.7 births per 1,000 women in 2020 to 1.9 in 2024, indicating shifting reproductive patterns. Notably, the most fertile age group moved from 25–29 years to 30–34 years, suggesting societal changes in family planning and maternal health behaviours.

Morbidity and Disease Surveillance
Health challenges remain, with the number of dengue fever cases climbing from 300 in 2020 to 1,694 in 2024. The total number of individuals living with HIV/AIDS reached 4,000, with 74.5 percent of new cases in 2024 reported among males.
The health sector also saw substantial economic activity:
• Medical revenues increased by 66.2 percent
• Inflation in the health sector rose from 0.4 to 1.8
• Pharmaceutical exports, especially narcotic and medical substances, were valued at 38 million RO in 2024
• The UAE remained the top importer of Omani medical devices, rising from 29 percent in 2020 to 32 percent in 2024.