Health minister meets WHO chief, highlights aid, sector priorities

  • Date: 25-May-2023
  • Source: Jordan Times
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:Jordan
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Health minister meets WHO chief, highlights aid, sector priorities

AMMAN — Health Minister Firas Al Hawari on Tuesday stressed the significance of ongoing aid from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other donors in supporting the Jordanian health sector’s priorities, especially in light of the population growth.

During a meeting with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom  Ghebreyesus on the sidelines of the 76th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland, between May 21 and 30, Hawari stressed the crucial role played by the international community in shouldering its responsibility towards refugees, thereby safeguarding the Jordanian healthcare system’s achievements.

The minister added that the Syrian refugee crisis continues to place significant strain on the Jordanian healthcare system and national health indicators, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported, citing a ministry statement on Wednesday.