Oman reaffirms commitment to eliminating HIV/AIDS as public health threat by 2030

Oman has renewed its pledge to eradicate HIV/AIDS as a public health concern by the year 2030. The commitment was stated during the United Nations High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS in New York.

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The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its commitment to global efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

Ambassador Omar bin Said Al Kathiri, Oman's Permanent Representative to the UN, delivered the nation's statement. He emphasized the Ministry of Health's dedication to investing in maternal and child health, viewing it as essential for sustainable development. The statement also detailed Oman's ongoing efforts to bolster its national healthcare system, focusing on equity, universal health coverage, and human rights protection.

A significant achievement highlighted was Oman's receipt of the World Health Organization’s Global Validation Certificate in 2022. This recognized the country as the first in the Middle East and North Africa to successfully eliminate the transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to child. This milestone was credited to effective primary healthcare programs that met key indicators, including zero cases of mother-to-child HIV transmission and high screening rates among pregnant women.

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Oman’s continued efforts to strengthen its national healthcare system based on equity, universal health coverage, and the protection of human rights.

Oman concluded its statement by reiterating its dedication to adhering to WHO recommendations. This includes strengthening surveillance, prevention, and treatment systems, alongside public awareness campaigns. The goal is to maintain this public health success and contribute to relevant international health targets.

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Oman’s achievement in receiving the World Health Organization’s Global Validation Certificate in 2022, becoming the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.