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JUST awarded US grant for GeoHealth Hub project Jordan Times

WebAMMAN — The Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) and the University of California in San Diego have jointly obtained $3-million of research funding …

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‘55% of population, 68% of Jordanians covered by health insurance’

WebAMMAN — Sixty-eight per cent of Jordanians and 55 per cent of the Kingdom’s overall population, including children under six years old, are covered by …

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JSF study sheds light on public healthcare services and insurance

WebBy JT - Mar 15,2021 - Last updated at Mar 15,2021. AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has issued a paper titled Enhancing the Competitiveness of the Health Sector in …

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Concerns grow over healthcare service quality with increased …

WebAMMAN — Over 70 per cent of Jordanians are covered by health insurance. However, there are concerns about the healthcare service quality, particularly the waiting …

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COVID insurance no longer required for arrivals to Jordan — gov’t

WebBy JT - May 26,2022 - Last updated at May 26,2022. AMMAN — Proof of health insurance that covers medical treatment for COVID-19 is no longer required to enter Jordan. Based …

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Newly opened Mafraq healthcare facility to provide service in ‘off …

WebAMMAN — The Health Ministry on Wednesday inaugurated a health facility in Mafraq, 80km northeast of the capital, to provide quality medical services in off-grid …

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Report gauges quality of healthcare services in Jordan

WebAMMAN — The quality of healthcare services in Jordan is generally “low”, especially in the public sector, according to research published by The Arab NGO …

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Primary healthcare crucial in epidemic prevention — Hawari

WebAMMAN — Jordan is committed to preventing, preparing for, and responding to pandemics through a comprehensive, collaborative approach that relies on global …

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UNWTO declares Jordan a regional hub for medical tourism

WebDEAD SEA — The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on Thursday announced Jordan as a regional hub for medical and wellness tourism.The …

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Noncommunicable diseases leading cause of death in Jordan — …

WebSmoking and vaping major NCD risk factor in Kingdom. AMMAN — Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in …

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JMA says field hospital for Gaza in the works as healthcare system …

WebAMMAN — The Jordan Medical Association (JMA) has announced its preparations to establish a field hospital at a cost of JD2 million for rapid deployment to …

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New occupational safety regulations a ‘step in the right direction

WebAMMAN — The new regulations on occupational health and safety, which were published in the Official Gazette in June, will come into effect in the middle of this …

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Ministry of Health announces sweeping 2023-2025 strategy

WebAMMAN — Under the patronage of Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, the Ministry of Health on Sunday launched its 2023-2025 strategy, which focuses on …

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USAID project to provide avenue for healthcare professional …

WebAMMAN — USAID’s Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) project, which began 2019 and will run until 2023, will improve the capacity of healthcare …

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E-health programme to be implemented nationwide Jordan Times

WebMeanwhile, Fakhoury stressed the importance of implementing the programme nationwide, noting that it will help provide information on health insurance …

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Jordan needs ‘better application’ of occupational safety, health

WebAMMAN — Jordan is in a dire need of promoting the application of occupational safety and health standards set forth in the national legislation and …

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Protecting public health from big food Jordan Times

WebProtecting public health from big food. JOHANNESBURG — Food and beverage giant Nestlé recently updated its “responsible marketing to children practices”. …

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Jordan to begin COVID-19 vaccination drive by February — Health

WebAMMAN — Health Minister Nathir Obeidat on Monday announced signing a final agreement to receive the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to cover 5 per cent of the …

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The collapse of the healthcare sector in Gaza Jordan Times

WebThe Ministry of Health has declared the collapse of the healthcare system due to the acute shortage of medical supplies, their prevention from reaching Gaza and …

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