Set up in May 2007 Welcare DTC
is one-of-its-kind multidisciplinary
medical center in Oman equipped with
state-of-the art technology and designed
to deliver modern health care
services which has successfully developed
a whole new aspect of healthcare
in the community. The Center that
has two locations at Al Khuwair and
at Al Bustan (exclusively for Al Bustan
staff & customers) today serves as the
single-point access to modern services,
which are custom-designed to meet
the changing needs of patients in the
Sultanate.
Reputed to be among the top 10 medical
centers in Oman, Welcare World
Health Systems (WWHS), is owned by
the Dubai based Varkey Group, Medi-
Clinic Corporation (South Africa) and GE Healthcare, is a leading healthcare
provider in the UAE. Medi–Clinic Corporation
manages 51 hospitals in South
Africa and 3 in Namibia. It also owns
Hirslanden AG, the leading private hospital
group in Switzerland, with 13 hospitals.
The knowledge and expertise of
these two companies provide Welcare
with an excellent platform for cross referrals
referrals,
offering an unparalleled service
in the healthcare industry.
Welcare World’s expertise is in the development
and management of hospitals
and clinics and the provision of
healthcare consultancy services. To
bring the added value of best-practices
in medicine and contemporary healthcare
management solutions, Welcare
World has created strategic alliances
with internationally reputed healthcare
institutions, and combines these cutting
edge practices of quality with its in
house capabilities and experience
Would the arrival of private medical
centers mean that less number
of people are going to government
hospitals?
No. for the citizens of Oman, the government
hospitals provide a variety of
free or discounted medical facilities &
check-ups.
Are more people falling sick now
than before?
Oman is a growing nation; the population
has drastically increased from the
past 5years. Since health as always beenthe main concern of the Government of
Oman, many Medical centers have the
opportunity to blossom & grow to help
keep many in good health.
What is your value proposition?
A premium centre with state of art
technology, well experienced doctors & excellent services
Are private medical centers
equipped to meet emergencies or
capable of providing conducting
specialized surgeries and providing
critical care?
Yes, most of the medical centers can
provide & conduct specialized surgeries
and critical care.
Is there still room for more private
hospitals in your opinion?
Yes, since Oman is a growing nation,
there will always be a need for more
private hospitals.
Do we see merger of private hospitals
in future?
No, not in the immediate future.
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