Capacity Building Oman In-Country Training 9th-11th November 2025

Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP) Capacity Building team, in collaboration with the Oman Ministry of Health (MOH), organized an extensive in-country training event in Oman from November 9th to November 11th. The event was dedicated to explore In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) regulation and relevant GHWP guidelines. It featured an esteemed group of speakers, including Dr. Adelheid Schneider (Co-Chair of GHWP TCWG2) , who conducted sessions in person, alongside Dr. Liu Rongzhi from the Center for Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) under the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), and Hedy Huang from the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), who presented online.

Dr. Mohammed, the TC chair of GHWP, and Ph. Ibrahim Nasser AL Rashdi from the Oman MOH inaugurated the event with opening speeches. They extended a warm welcome to the participants and emphasized the critical significance of harmonizing IVD regulations on a global scale. The event was a tremendous success, fostering a spirit of collaboration and significantly enhancing the regulatory knowledge of all attendees.

Throughout the three-day program, a total of 12 topics were thoroughly covered, spanning both pre-market and post-market requirements, and linking them to risk classifications. A standout feature of the event was the sharing of experiences and review practices related to clinical evidence during the pre-market review process. These insights were presented from a regulator's perspective by both ITRI and CMDE/NMPA, offering unparalleled perspectives on the regulatory environment and best practices for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of IVDs.

The event was meticulously organized, comprising informative lectures, interactive workshops, and a final test designed to assess participants' understanding and retention of the material presented. A total of 19 regulators attended the event, including one from Qatar, who actively participated in discussions and seized the numerous learning opportunities available throughout the sessions.