(ONA) --- Oman has successfully conducted its first heart transplant from a brain-dead donor to an Omani patient suffering from severe heart failure. The complex five-hour procedure was performed by a fully integrated, multidisciplinary Omani medical team.

The intricate surgery took place at the National Heart Center of the Royal Hospital, one of the leading specialized facilities for cardiac care. The procedure was overseen by Dr. Hilal Ali Sabti, Minister of Health, who joined the surgical team given his extensive expertise in cardiac surgery, alongside an international monitoring team.

In a media briefing held today at the Royal Hospital, the Minister of Health emphasized that this achievement marks a pivotal milestone in Oman’s healthcare sector. The heart was transplanted from a brain-dead donor in strict adherence to the highest medical and ethical standards, in line with national laws and international guidelines on organ donation.

He stated that this success is not merely the result of a medical team’s efforts but reflects a comprehensive national vision driven by wise leadership, the competence of Omani professionals, and a spirit of humanitarian generosity. Healthcare workers have demonstrated their readiness to perform medical tasks with the utmost efficiency and responsibility.