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Zawya
14-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
'Only 3% of Jordan's health budget allocated to mental health'
AMMAN — Representing HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal, former health minister Saad Jaber on Tuesday opened the regional conference 'Between Scarred Landscapes and Safe Havens: Visualising the Future of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in the Middle East.' Organised by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), the two-day conference brought together policymakers, researchers, humanitarian workers, and mental health experts to examine the evolving role of MHPSS in a region marked by conflict, displacement, and economic hardship. Jaber, who is also a member of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre, called for greater investment in mental health, noting that only 3 per cent of Jordan's total health expenditure is allocated to mental health services. He also stressed that mental health is not only about survival, but also about restoring dignity and building societal stability. 'In Jordan, over 70 per cent of primary health centres still lack mental health and psychosocial support services,' he said. 'We need a shared framework, not scattered efforts.' German Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Guido Kemmerling highlighted the importance of regional cooperation. 'Today, over 2,000 professionals from across the region are gathering to share their experiences, helping reduce stigma and improve responses to violence and suicide,' he said. "MHPSS initiatives across Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, and beyond have played a crucial role in reducing intercommunal tensions, supporting survivors of violence, and creating safe spaces where communities can reclaim agency over their lives," he added. Since 2015, the GIZ Regional Project 'MHPSS in the Middle East,' commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has worked to boost mental health systems in the region through community-based programming and cross-border knowledge sharing. The conference also featured plenary sessions, panel discussions, and joint workshops aimed at scaling up MHPSS in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. On the first day, Reem Abu Kishk, technical advisor to the regional MHPSS project, delivered a keynote presentation titled 'The Journey of 10 Years of MHPSS in the Region'. Drawing on extensive field experience, she outlined the sector's evolution from emergency response to long-term integration into development frameworks. She also highlighted the growing demand for psychosocial support across the region, particularly amid ongoing displacement and socio-economic instability. 'The stories of families we've worked with remind us why this work matters, and why mental health must no longer be an afterthought,' she said. The conference participants also stressed that mental health must be placed at the centre of recovery strategies, not as a peripheral concern, but as a foundation for peace, resilience, and human dignity. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
13-05-2025
- Health
- Jordan Times
'Only 3% of Jordan's health budget allocated to mental health'
Organised by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), the two-day conference brought together policymakers, researchers, humanitarian workers, and mental health experts (Petra photo) AMMAN — Representing HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal, former health minister Saad Jaber on Tuesday opened the regional conference 'Between Scarred Landscapes and Safe Havens: Visualising the Future of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in the Middle East.' Organised by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), the two-day conference brought together policymakers, researchers, humanitarian workers, and mental health experts to examine the evolving role of MHPSS in a region marked by conflict, displacement, and economic hardship. Jaber, who is also a member of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre, called for greater investment in mental health, noting that only 3 per cent of Jordan's total health expenditure is allocated to mental health services. He also stressed that mental health is not only about survival, but also about restoring dignity and building societal stability. 'In Jordan, over 70 per cent of primary health centres still lack mental health and psychosocial support services,' he said. 'We need a shared framework, not scattered efforts.' German Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Guido Kemmerling highlighted the importance of regional cooperation. 'Today, over 2,000 professionals from across the region are gathering to share their experiences, helping reduce stigma and improve responses to violence and suicide,' he said. "MHPSS initiatives across Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, and beyond have played a crucial role in reducing intercommunal tensions, supporting survivors of violence, and creating safe spaces where communities can reclaim agency over their lives," he added. Since 2015, the GIZ Regional Project 'MHPSS in the Middle East,' commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has worked to boost mental health systems in the region through community-based programming and cross-border knowledge sharing. The conference also featured plenary sessions, panel discussions, and joint workshops aimed at scaling up MHPSS in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. On the first day, Reem Abu Kishk, technical advisor to the regional MHPSS project, delivered a keynote presentation titled 'The Journey of 10 Years of MHPSS in the Region'. Drawing on extensive field experience, she outlined the sector's evolution from emergency response to long-term integration into development frameworks. She also highlighted the growing demand for psychosocial support across the region, particularly amid ongoing displacement and socio-economic instability. 'The stories of families we've worked with remind us why this work matters, and why mental health must no longer be an afterthought,' she said. The conference participants also stressed that mental health must be placed at the centre of recovery strategies, not as a peripheral concern, but as a foundation for peace, resilience, and human dignity.
Jordan Times
01-05-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Jordan's first labour union document highlighted on International Workers' Day
By JT - Apr 30,2025 - Last updated at Apr 30,2025 The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre says that the document originally appeared in Al Jamia Al Arabiya, a newspaper published in Jerusalem between 1927 and 1935 (Petra photo) AMMAN — To mark the International Workers' Day, the Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre has unveiled a historical document chronicling the establishment of Jordan's first labour union. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the centre said that the document originally appeared in Al Jamia Al Arabiya, a newspaper published in Jerusalem between 1927 and 1935. It is also cited in the book Popular Participation in Building the Jordanian State (1921–1946) by researcher Suhaila Shalabi. The records reveal that the union, named the Jordanian Workers' Aid Association, was founded on May 2, 1932. According to the centre, the organisation was created to regulate labour affairs, safeguard workers' rights, and promote local production during a pivotal period of economic and social transformation in the Kingdom.
Jordan Times
16-04-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
RHDC marks Flag Day with rare 1922 document detailing Flag Decree
The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) publishes a document contains an official decree on the design of the Jordanian flag (Photo courtesy of RHDC) AMMAN — In celebration of Jordan Flag Day on April 16, the Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) has highlighted a notable historical document preserved in its archives: Issue No. 568 of Al Qibla newspaper, published on March 13, 1922. In a statement issued Tuesday, the RHDC said that the document contains an official decree on the design of the Jordanian flag. According to the decree, Prince Abdullah I ordered a reconfiguration of the flag's colours, placing white in the centre, green in place of white, while keeping black in its original position. The centre noted that the colours and symbolism of the flag are derived from the banner of the Great Arab Revolt, reflecting the historical and national significance behind its design. Page 2
Jordan Times
02-03-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Historical document reveals orders on 'Royal' designation for military brigades
The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) on Friday unveiles a historical document dated March 1, 1956, which outlines official orders issued by then-Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Radi Annab (Photo courtesy of RHDC) AMMAN — The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) on Friday unveiled a historical document dated March 1, 1956, which outlines official orders issued by then-Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Radi Annab. The orders were issued in response to Royal directives regarding the designation of certain army brigades with the title "Royal." In a statement released, the centre explained that the document details the renaming of military brigades to include the royal title, a move that reflects Jordan's national sovereignty and strengthens the country's military identity. The document also includes regulations on the leave policies for Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) personnel travelling abroad.
