A citizen suffering from a critical health condition was evacuated by the Royal Air Force of Oman in a helicopter, the Ministry of Defense said on Monday.

A statement, issued online by the Ministry, said: "Within the framework of humanitarian services provided by the Ministry of Defense and the Sultan's Armed Forces, one of the helicopters of the Royal Air Force of Oman carried out the medical evacuation of a citizen suffering from a critical health condition."

"He was transferred from the Lima Health Center to Khasab Hospital in Musandam Governorate to receive the necessary treatment," the statement added.

SOURCE : TIMESOFOMAN