MUSCAT : The forum is being held under the patronage of His Excellency Sulaiman bin Nasser Al Hajji, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Financial and Administrative Affairs, and brings together government officials, experts, specialists and representatives of relevant government entities.

The forum aims to raise awareness of spending efficiency and its role in achieving financial sustainability by identifying gaps in spending patterns, areas of waste and duplication, and aligning financial and operational departments on priorities for better resource utilisation.

Speaking at the opening, Saud bin Amer Al-Nadhiri, Director General of Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Health, said financial sustainability was no longer merely about controlling expenses and balancing revenues and expenditures, but had become a strategic pillar for safeguarding the health system and ensuring the continuity of its services.

He stressed that a financially sustainable healthcare system must be prepared to adapt to changing circumstances, use resources more efficiently and anticipate future challenges.

Al-Nadhiri noted that the sustainability of the health system should not be measured solely by its ability to meet present needs, but also by its readiness to keep pace with transformations, improve resource utilisation and maximise the impact of available resources. These efforts, he said, are essential to delivering high-quality healthcare and building a more flexible, efficient and sustainable system in line with national health policy objectives and Oman Vision 2040.

He added that the forum reflects the ministry’s commitment to strengthening institutional integration and promoting joint government action, emphasising that financial sustainability in the health sector is a shared national and institutional responsibility requiring coordinated efforts and a unified vision among relevant stakeholders.

The two-day forum will address four key themes: financial sustainability in the health sector, digital transformation, spending efficiency and optimal revenue collection. Discussions will take place through specialised working papers, dialogue sessions and interactive working groups, providing a platform to exchange expertise, examine successful practices and develop practical solutions.

Participants will also work towards identifying gaps in existing spending practices and preparing an action plan with practical recommendations for implementation during the next quarter. The initiative seeks to establish a culture of responsible and sustainable spending across the healthcare system while encouraging the adoption of proven practices to improve financial management.

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