Knowledge Oasis Muscat to host Mobile Health Seminar

The event will discuss the focus on using mHealth to strengthen health systems; the emphasis on mHealth to widen the scope of healthcare to encompass elements of social care and wellness management; the need for advocacy tools to encourage telecoms to invest in mHealth; developing a shared perspective on mHealth implementation across a range of technical areas in Oman; framing mHealth within global health strategies, standards and practices; and emphasising practical and flexible guidance for mHealth implementation.

The mHealth Seminar aspires to bring together thought leaders and key decision makers within the NHS, phone and technology companies, plus commercial businesses who seek to reach consumers with health messages. Moderated by Dr. Mario De Souza, Senior Consultant & Advisor, Hospital Administration, Ministry of Health Oman, the seminar will host alineup of keynote speakers comprising Dr. Mohammad Al Ubaidly (UK), Mentor and Limited Partner at Blueprint Health LLC; Dr. Wahid Al Kharousi, Retired Ambassador, working at the Ministry of Foreign affairs on Contract; Said Al Shanfari, Department Head Business development - Nawras; and Abdul Rahman Al Touqi, Director General of Information Technology, Ministry of Health. Speakers will share experiences in running mobile health projects, objectives and key challenges in a way to open new horizons for cutting-edge services for healthcare in the Sultanate.

This seminar is part of Digital Nation series of seminars, which are organised by Knowledge Oasis Muscat throughout the year. These events target businessmen, academicians, business and development managers, marketing managers, engineers, general managers, media, students, among others. Digital Nation Seminars provide an ultimate platform for individuals and companies in the field of ICT to develop learning skills and technologies to communicate and develop new business relations.