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Jordan Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Jordan Times
Jordan receives third batch of children from Gaza for treatment within medical corridor initiative
The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) on Tuesday implements a new medical evacuation operation for six child cancer patients from Gaza along with 19 family members, as part of the Jordan Medical Corridor initiative (JAF photo) AMMAN — The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) on Tuesday implemented a new medical evacuation operation for six child cancer patients from Gaza along with 19 family members, as part of the Jordan Medical Corridor initiative. The patients and their accompanying family members were received at the King Hussein Bridge on the border, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO). They were then evacuated by Royal Jordanian Air Force helicopters to Marka Airport and from there to the King Hussein Cancer Centre to receive treatment, according to a JAF statement. The operation was conducted in line with the highest standards, implemented by specialised medical cadres who accompanied the patients. A total of 39 children and 75 family members have been medically evacuated to Jordan since the medical corridor initiative was launched. Seventeen of these children have since returned to Gaza with their families after concluding their treatment at public and private hospitals in Jordan, the statement said. The Jordan Medical Corridor initiative was launched in March this year with the goal of providing treatment for 2,000 Gazan children at Jordanian hospitals.
Jordan Times
14-05-2025
- Health
- Jordan Times
JAF evacuates four children from Gaza for cancer treatment in Jordan
The Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF) on Wednesday evacuates four children with cancer from Gaza for treatment in Jordan, along with 12 accompanying family members (Photos by Ahmad Khleifat) AMMAN — Under Royal directives, the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF) on Wednesday carried out a new medical evacuation operation, transporting four children with cancer from Gaza along with 12 accompanying family members to Jordan. The operation is part of the second phase of the Jordanian Medical Corridor initiative, which was launched in early March to evacuate 2,000 ailing children from Gaza for treatment in the Kingdom. The children would receive specialised care at the King Hussein Cancer Centre, as part of Jordan's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinians in the besieged Strip. The first phase of the initiative saw the evacuation of 29 children and 44 family members, in cooperation with the WHO, according to a JAF statement. Of those, 17 children and their families have recently returned to Gaza after completing treatment at both public and private hospitals in Jordan, the statement said. The medical corridor is part of a broader series of humanitarian, medical, and relief initiatives implemented by the JAF to support the people of Gaza amid dire health and humanitarian conditions. The JAF reiterated their ongoing commitment to delivering medical and humanitarian assistance, emphasising its dedication to supporting Palestinians. The families of the evacuated children expressed gratitude to the JAF, and to the Kingdom's leadership and people for their steadfast support of the Palestinian cause.
Jordan Times
04-05-2025
- Health
- Jordan Times
KHCF, Czech embassy sign grant agreement to treat cancer patients
The Czech government approves a grant to provide the King Hussein Cancer Centre with medical equipment and devices (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Czech government has approved a grant to provide the King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC) with medical equipment and devices. The donation would contribute to supporting the treatment infrastructure and enhancing the quality of healthcare provided to cancer patients in the Kingdom and the region, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Sunday. HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and KHCC, attended the signing ceremony. Chargé d'Affaires of the Czech embassy Sylva Pavlasova and KHCF Director-General Nisreen Qatamesh signed the agreement. Speaking at the ceremony, Qatamesh noted that this partnership would improve the level of the centre's medical services and enhance "comprehensive" healthcare for patients. Pavlasova stressed her country's commitment to continuing its support for Jordan's healthcare sector. The diplomat also noted that the donation primarily seeks to enhance KHCC's capacity to accommodate the increasing number of patients. She expressed appreciation for the "professionalism and dedication" of KHCC's medical staff, and their success in providing the "best possible" treatment for all patients.
Jordan Times
27-02-2025
- Health
- Jordan Times
King inaugurates King Hussein Cancer Centre's building in Aqaba
In Aqaba, His Majesty King Abdullah II inaugurates the new King Hussein Cancer Centre's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein building, which aims to provide medical services for cancer patients who are beneficiaries of the KHCC, as well as early detection services for residents of the southern governorates (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated the King Hussein Cancer Centre's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein building in Aqaba, which aims to provide medical services to cancer patients who are beneficiaries of the KHCC, as well as early detection services for residents of the southern governorates. The four-floor building includes chemotherapy and radiology departments, an early detection unit, oncology clinics, a laboratory and a pharmacy. It was built and equipped with the latest technologies at an estimated cost of JD15 million, according to a Royal Court statement.. His Majesty toured the new building, where 100 medical and support staff from local communities in the south are employed. HRH Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Centre's Board of Trustees delivered a speech during which she noted that the Aqaba-based centre embodies His Majesty's vision to provide advanced medical care to cancer patients in the south of the Kingdom, and will enable them to receive treatment close to their homes, families and support systems. Princess Ghida highlighted that the rising number of cancer patients necessitates expanding the KHCC's services as part of a treatment network that extends to all parts of the Kingdom, the statement said. 'Over the past twenty-four years, the King Hussein Cancer Centre has become a source of pride for Jordan and the Arab world. It stands today as the cornerstone of care, safety, and hope for the thousands of patients who are treated each year, with the most advanced care available,' she added. Her Royal Highness also noted that, thanks to the support of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, the KHCC continues to receive cancer patients from Gaza for treatment, until they can return safely to the Strip. For his part, Aqaba Governor Khaled Hajjaj, a cancer survivor who received treatment at the KHCC, spoke about the importance of establishing the centre in Aqaba to save time and effort for cancer patients in the southern governorates, while also boosting medical tourism services. In the presence of His Majesty, Princess Ghida honoured the donors and institutions that supported the new project.
