Muscat – Ministry of Health (MoH) has signed an agreement to establish the National Rehabilitation Centre funded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Bahwan. To be built in South Batinah, the facility will provide specialised rehabilitation and healthcare services for adults and children alike.

The agreement was signed by H E Dr Hilal al Sabti, Minister of Health, and Sheikh Bahwan.

Dr Abdullah bin Hamoud al Harthi, International Relations Advisor at Minister of Health’s Office, said the centre will be the first of its kind in Oman, linking healthcare and community institutions to rehabilitate individuals recovering from accidents, sports injuries and other conditions. “The centre will also connect with major healthcare institutions, including Medical City Hospital for Military and Medical Services and University Medical City. It is expected to offer advanced rehabilitation services using the latest technologies and practices, improving quality of life and supporting patients’ reintegration into society.”

The centre will provide specialised services, including neurological rehabilitation, burn and muscle recovery, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, along with other comprehensive treatments.

Dr Ali bin Abdulhussain al Lawati, Advisor for Engineering Affairs at Minister of Health’s Office, said the project is part of a healthcare complex in South Batinah. “Health projects in this complex cover 700,000sqm, with the rehabilitation centre forming a key part. The facility will house specialised departments for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and prosthetics, in addition to administrative divisions, a training and research centre, workshops and storage facilities.”

Ahmed bin Muslim al Rawas, Assistant President for Administrative Affairs and Human Resources at Medical City Hospital for Military and Medical Services, said the centre reflects Oman’s commitment to strengthening partnership among healthcare institutions. “This integration will improve service quality, ensuring patients receive timely and effective rehabilitation, while also minimising service gaps.”

Thakiya bint Said al Noobi, Senior Specialist in Prosthetics and Orthopaedics at Al Khoula Hospital, stated that the centre will operate under unified frameworks, policies and evidence-based protocols for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. “It will also serve as a research and academic hub to enhance human resource development in rehabilitation services.”

She added that specialised teams, including rehabilitation doctors, neurologists, neurosurgeons, general practitioners, therapists, nursing professionals, and prosthetics and orthotics experts, will work together to support patients’ reintegration into society.