Oman is in the final stages of securing World Health Organization certification for malaria elimination. The sultanate has achieved a significant public health milestone by recording no locally transmitted malaria cases since 2015, demonstrating sustained progress in disease control efforts.
The Ministry of Health announced this achievement on World Malaria Day, emphasizing that the nation is close to meeting all international standards required for formal WHO certification. This designation would recognize Oman’s successful elimination of malaria transmission within its borders.
The certification process involves rigorous assessment of epidemiological data and health infrastructure. Oman’s achievement reflects years of coordinated efforts in disease surveillance, vector control, and treatment programs. Securing WHO certification would position Oman among countries that have successfully eliminated this historically significant disease.
Source: Muscat Daily | April 27, 2026
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