Minister discusses health anomaly with Omani researcher

Oman Tuesday 13/November/2018 21:33 PM
By: Times News Service
Minister discusses health anomaly with Omani researcher

Muscat: Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Saidi, Minister of Health, received in his office the Omani Researcher Dr. Halima Al Balushi whose study reveals a genetic anomaly in the Omanis' Sickle Cells.
The Health Minister discussed with Dr. Halima Al Balushi, Blood Transfusion Senior Specialist at the Royal Hospital the results of her PHD research study on “Omanis Red Blood Cells Diseases” at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
The study affirms that 89 per cent of Omanis have alpha thalassemia and that 5 per cent have sickle cell anemia.