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WHO/Jordan celebrates International World Health Day
It is important for people to have their blood pressure checked regularly as many people are unaware that they have high blood pressureOn 7 April 2013, WHO/Jordan country office celebrated World Health Day. The theme of this year’s celebration was high blood pressure. In Jordan 30.9% of all males and 21.5% of all females are estimated to...
WHO Jordan’s mental health team leads successful training
The training is part of a series of ongoing capacity building activities on mental health forMental Health team and beneficiaries. specialized and non-specialized staff. WHO Jordan has recently led a 5 day training on mental health disorders and basic interventions. Held at the Regency Hotel in Amman, the training was specifically designed for...
WHO Jordan celebrates International Women’s Day
Gender equality can be achieved through collaboration and education in schools. See special news feature on YouTube. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. To mark the Day, WHO Jordan held a meeting to discuss and promote gender equality, women's rights and female empowerment. The meeting was headed by H.E. Dr Falak al...
Empowering Women; Changing Lives
WHO Mental Health team members with beneficiaries Vocational training aims to develop the skills of mental health service users Throughout the world, people with mental health problems are faced with stigmatization and exclusion from their communities, often creating a feeling of hopelessness in the individuals. This exclusion can hinder them...
Come rain or shine: free immunization continues to be a success even in winter months
Umm Luai'a, a Ministry of Health nurse, registering young children in Al Zaatari “I am just so happy that my child gets as much help as she can.” Umm Sakher is happy despite the cold wind and splattering of rain. She is happy to be in the WHO compound. Her smile radiates in the cold weather and she even assists in a focus group meeting to show her...
WHO continues its assistance to Syrian refugees
Medical support a top priority for fleeing individuals November has seen a continued influx of Syrians fleeing across Jordan’s borders. This has meant that WHO and other health partners have had to maintain their momentum in order to prevent and manage various illnesses both in Zaatari refugee camp and across the country. With over 200 000...
