In accordance with the Protocol between the Ministry of Health of the Sultanate of Oman and The Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter called "the Parties") signed in Muscat on 26th April 1992, hereby agree on the following Plan of Action.

Article One

Exchange of Legislation and Information

1. The Parties shall exchange legislation and other information related to the aspects of public health and medical sciences according to their respective jurisdiction and possibilities according to the other's requirement.

2. The Parties shall exchange materials of the international medical conferences and symposiums held in their countries.

Article Two

Exchange of Specialists and Study Tours

1. The Parties shall exchange specialists and study tours for the purpose of learning and exchanging experiences in the following areas:

-Traditional medicine

-Medical plants

-Burns and Plastic Surgery

-Nursing

2. Exchange visits of specialists and study tours shall be made upon mutual agreement of the Parties and according to specific, organised schedules which shall include names of members of the delegation, their positions and the purpose of their visit. These visits should be arranged at least two months prior to the proposed date.

Article Three

Cooperation Between Health Institutions

The Parties shall encourage the cooperation between health institutions in their two countries. The forms of cooperation are as follows:

-Establishment of sister hospitals

-Establishment of direct exchange and cooperation between Health Institutes.

Article Four

Training And Research

The Parties shall encourage research and training through fellowships according to the resources and the needs of each party. Research and training shall be in the following fields:

-Medicinal herbs

-Traditional medicine (including acupuncture)

-Plastic surgery

Article Five

Recruitment of Medical And Paramedical Personnel

"The Parties" shall in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol, recruit medical and paramedical personnel to work in the other country for periods and on conditions as determined and agreed by both sides. Such recruitment shall be in the following fields:

-Traditional Medicine

-Nursing

-Plastic Surgery

-Burns

Article Six

Financing

1. Within the framework of this Plan, the host country shall be responsible for providing free medical treatment in the event that any of the visitors fall ill or meet with an accident during their stay in that country.

2. Financial expenditure arising from visits of specialists, study tours and fellowships referred to in Articles Two and Four of this plan shall be discussed and mutually agreed upon.

Article Seven

The Parties may suggest additions or amendments to this Plan. These additions or amendments shall only come into effect upon agreement of both parties thereon.

Article Eight

Made in Muscat on 18th October, 1997 in two originals, each in Arabic, Chinese and English. Each Party shall maintain an original of each version which shall have legal status.

In case of discrepancy of interpretation of either the Arabic or Chinese version the English text shall prevail.


For the Ministry of Health of For the Ministry of Health of

the Sultanate of Oman the People's Republic of China

Dr. Ali Bin Mohammed Al Moosa Prof. Chen Minzhang

Minister Of Health Minister Of Health