Oman launches campaign to raise heart health awareness
The initiative, titled 'Heart of the Nation: One Pulse, One Goal', is being led by the National Center for Cardiac Medicine and Surgery.
The campaign will run across all governorates and will include community-based activities designed to educate both citizens and residents about cardiovascular health, risk factors and treatment options. Dr Najeeb bin Zahran al Rawahi
Dr Najeeb bin Zahran al Rawahi, Director of the National Centre for Cardiac Medicine and Surgery, said scientific sessions will be organised alongside the public campaign. These will target cardiologists and healthcare professionals to share the latest developments in heart disease treatment and improve the patient referral process.
'This campaign reinforces the centre's leadership in cardiac care and reflects our commitment to delivering treatment that meets the highest global standards,' Dr Rawahi said.
Since its opening in 2015, the centre has performed 9,168 heart surgeries, including open-heart operations and interventional catheterisation. Dr Rawahi noted that success rates range between 93% and 96%, consistent with international norms.
Between 2015 and the end of 2024, the centre also carried out 49,846 adult cardiac catheterisations and 7,823 paediatric procedures, achieving success rates of between 97% to 99%.
'These numbers speak to the dedication and expertise of our medical and technical teams,' he added.
To meet the increasing demand, the centre is expanding its facilities. Operating rooms and catheterisation laboratories are being upgraded with advanced medical technology, and additional catheterisation units are being introduced to shorten waiting times.
Plans are also in place to broaden the network of specialised outpatient clinics. New units will include services for genetic heart conditions and severe heart failure. Existing services are also being enhanced.
Dr Rawahi said the centre is committed to advancing cardiac research through collaboration with local and international institutions, aiming to support innovation and improve the overall quality of care provided.
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