Higher Population Council, Share-Net Jordan Launch Fact Sheets on STIs and HIV

The Higher Population Council, in collaboration with Share-Net Jordan, has launched two fact sheets focusing on sexual and reproductive health, specifically addressing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS in Jordan. According to a statement issued on Monday, the fact sheets were developed with the expertise of specialists from the Ministry of Health, the Royal Medical Services, and the Sawaed Al Tagheer Center for Community Empowerment. The launch took place during a meeting on Monday attended by representatives of relevant national entities. Issa Masarweh, Secretary General of the Higher Population Council, emphasized that these fact sheets were developed as part of the council's and Share-Net's commitment to providing essential information and creating an environment conducive to improving sexual and reproductive health in Jordan. This initiative aligns with Jordan's pursuit of achieving the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages by 2030, as well as the National Strategy for Sexual and Reproductive Health (2020-2030). Masarweh noted that the council's approach involves fostering collaborative dialogue with governmental and non-governmental organizations to address demographic and related sexual and reproductive health issues. The aim is to create policies and programs that strengthen protective measures and mitigate risks faced by the population. During the meeting, Dr. Majdoleen Al-Zaghloul, a specialist in preventive and communicable diseases from the Royal Medical Services, presented the findings of the fact sheet on sexually transmitted infections. Meanwhile, Ghaleb Al-Azza, the council's lead researcher, discussed the key points from the fact sheet on HIV/AIDS in Jordan. Both documents aim to provide scientific evidence to support policies and programs designed to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS and reduce the health risks for those affected. In a related presentation, Haneen Al -Karmi introduced a position paper titled "Reducing Hysterectomy Procedures for Girls with Intellectual Disabilities," which was prepared by the "Lahun" campaign under the Masarna project, supported by Oxfam. Source: Jordan News Agency