The healthcare system in Oman is being reformed. During last three decades, the system has demonstrated and reported great achievements in health care services, preventive and curative medicine. In 2001, WHO ranked Oman first because of what was described as a “spectacular performance” in reducing infant mortality rate over the past three decades. The healthcare system in Oman is facing a challenge of sustainability of achievement. In this paper, current health status indicators are presented along with effort to maintain health outcomes. Threats of sustainability are identified and international financing approaches are reviewed to develop a model for sustaining reform in Oman.

The healthcare system in Oman is being reformed. During last three decades, the system has demonstrated and reported great achievements in health care services, preventive and curative medicine. In 2001, WHO ranked Oman first because of what was described as a “spectacular performance” in reducing i...