Healthcare Sector Achievements Under Economic Modernization Program

The mid-year report for 2024 from the Executive Program of Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision (2023-2025) outlines significant progress in the healthcare sector. The report reveals that a comprehensive digitalization plan for healthcare sites is underway, which includes two hospitals, 36 health centers, four specialized centers, and two expansion projects. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services across Jordan. The Ministry of Health is advancing several strategic plans to further develop the healthcare sector. Efforts include the development of a health financing strategy designed to support comprehensive health coverage. Additionally, the final version of the National Medical Tourism Strategy (2023-2027) is being prepared for launch, to boost Jordan's medical tourism sector. The National Strategy for Patient Safety and Quality draft is also in progress. This strategy seeks to improve healthcare delivery and implement best practices. Concurrently, work is being done to create a national healthcare strategy to elevate the overall quality and efficiency of healthcare services throughout the kingdom. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Jordan Medical Council, has obtained approval for targeted medical sub-specialties for the year. This includes training programs in gastroenterology and liver diseases at Prince Hamza Hospital and pulmonology at Al-Bashir Hospitals. In terms of improving supply chain management, significant steps have been taken. A model medical warehouse has been constructed, and 18 specialized refrigerated vehicles for medical supplies have been procured and integrated into the ministry's fleet. Additionally, 150 refrigerators specifically designed to store medications and medical materials have been distributed to various hospitals and health centers. The report also highlights the completion of the first phase of the health map system development. This system will provide detailed information on healthcare facilities across Jor dan, including hospitals, health centers, staffing, and available services. The initial phase focused on data verification, including healthcare staff numbers and medical equipment distribution. Further, guidelines for telemedicine services are being developed to leverage modern technology for high-quality remote healthcare delivery. The infrastructure for the electronic Continuous Professional Development (CPD) system has been completed, with the first set of online services for health professionals set to be launched. Efforts to enhance Al-Bashir Hospitals are ongoing, including accreditation projects for hospital buildings and the expansion of cardiac surgery clinics, which is nearing completion. Source: Jordan News Agency