Yanqul’s community efforts to improve wellbeing were celebrated on 11 November as Oman’s Ministry of Health marked the wilayat’s recognition as a World Health Organization Healthy City.
The ceremony brought officials and community representatives together, with the recognition certificate presented to the Wali of Yanqul.
Health beyond the clinic
Yanqul is Al Dhahirah’s first accredited Healthy City. The programme considers community participation alongside social, environmental and economic conditions that support people’s wellbeing.
The ministry highlighted cooperation between public bodies, volunteers and local organisations. Oman now has eight internationally recognised Healthy Cities.
The November event celebrated an accreditation already announced by the ministry in September.
Source: Oman Ministry of Health. Photograph: Oman News Agency / Oman Observer.