Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued two Royal Decrees, one promulgating the Public Health Law and the other regulating transplantation of human organs and tissues.

Royal Decree No 43/2025 promulgates the Public Health Law following presentation to the Council of Oman, while Royal Decree No 44/2025 promulgates the Law Regulating Transfer and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues, also presented before the Council of Oman.

Article 2 of the latter authorises the Minister of Health to issue the executive regulation and any other necessary regulations within one year of enforcement of the organ transplant law. Existing regulations will continue to apply until then, as long as these do not conflict with the new provisions.

Ministry of Health described the new organ transplant law as a key addition to the legislative framework supporting the sultanate’s health system. It aims to address the rising demand for organ transplants as a treatment method for patients suffering from terminal organ failure.

Dr Hilal al Sabti, Minister of Health, said, “The law supports the work of the National Organ Transplant Programme, guarantees the rights and safety of organ donors and transplant patients, precisely regulates the conditions and procedures for organ donation during life or after death, and defines the legal responsibilities and duties of medical institutions.”

On the Public Health Law, he  said it was essential to regulate all aspects related to public health and provide a comprehensive framework of scientific and practical rules. The law would serve as a reference for the health system’s interaction with various sectors in alignment with the goals of Oman Vision 2040 to deliver more inclusive health services.

Dr Sabti appreciated His Majesty the Sultan’s continued support for the health sector, describing it as a major factor in driving efforts to achieve comprehensive and integrated healthcare in Oman.