Foundation stone laid for new hospital in Oman’s South Al Sharqiyah

MUSCAT : The Ministry of Health celebrated today the groundbreaking of “Al-Falah Hospital” in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate. The project is to the tune of RO 51,861,148.

The event was held under the auspices of Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agricultural, Fisheries, and Water Resources, in the presence of Dr. Hilal Ali Al-Sabti, Minister of Health.
Safe and seamless movement pathways have been designed inside and outside the hospital, ensuring easy access and navigation across its various departments. It is worth noting that Al-Falah Hospital will be built on a land area of 343,000 square meters, with a construction area of 58,000 square meters.
The hospital will have a capacity of 170 beds and 38 outpatient clinics covering various medical specialties, along with an emergency and trauma department.

The radiology department will be equipped with the latest imaging technologies, including MRI, CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasound. The hospital will also feature a nephrology unit, a day-care unit, and a dental clinic, in addition to inpatient wards for surgery and internal medicine.

The project will also include three fully equipped operating rooms designed to handle surgical cases, along with facilities for endoscopic surgeries. It will feature a dedicated obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric unit, comprising a pediatric ward, an intensive care unit, an obstetrics & gynecology ward, a delivery section, and a neonatal care unit for premature infants.

The hospital will house an advanced laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art devices for diagnostic testing. Additional components of the project include public amenities, accommodations for medical staff, workshops for maintenance and medical equipment engineers, administrative offices, and service buildings.

The hospital will also have three storage facilities for medical supplies, a general warehouse, and a specialized warehouse for flammable materials. It will feature a water treatment plant, backup generators, drinking water purification systems, and a fully integrated medical gas building. The facility will include 1,422 parking spaces and various other public services and facilities.