Jordan concludes the Syrian Crisis Response Project
24 March 2025, Amman, Jordan – The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU), celebrated the successful conclusion of the Syrian Crisis Response Project/Madad. The initiative, funded by the EU, has played a pivotal role in strengthening Jordan’s health care system over the last 5...
Young leaders against tobacco: WHO Jordan launches the Well-being Ambassadors initiative
17 February 2025, Amman, Jordan – Under the patronage of HRH Princess Dina Mired, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Jordan launched the Well-being Ambassadors initiative with participation from universities, civil society organizations, UN agencies and government representatives The initiative seeks to equip youth with the...
Jordan’s Ministry of Health opens the first advanced central warehouse for medicines in the public sector
31 October 2024, Zarqa, Jordan – Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Jordan and with funding from the European Union (EU), inaugurated Jordan’s first advanced central warehouse for medicines and medical supplies.
Jordan launches its investment case for the prevention and management of mental health conditions
Amman, Jordan, 3 September – Under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), launched Prevention and management of mental health conditions in Jordan: the case for investment, marking the start of a new phase in supporting mental health. The investment case...
Jordan announces accession to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products
Jordan, Amman, 3 September – In an official letter, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy congratulated His Excellency the Minister of Health of Jordan Professor Feras Hawari on Jordan's accession to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. Jordan’s accession was ratified on 25 July 2024 and...
Towards a tobacco-free Jordan: launch of national strategy to combat tobacco and smoking
Minister of Health delivering his speech at the launching event 10 June 2024, Amman, Jordan – Jordan’s Ministry of Health, with support from WHO, has officially launched the National Strategy to Combat Tobacco and Smoking in All Its Forms 2024–2030, along with an accompanying action plan for 2024–2026. The landmark launch event was held on 6 June...