Jordanian ambassador visits Nablus field hospital providing medical services for Palestinians
The hospital's commanding officer briefed Al-Bdour and Nablus Mayor Ghassan Daghlas on the facility's services provided to residents of Nablus and its environs, the Petra news agency reported.
The ambassador toured the hospital's various departments and expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Jordanian medical teams and the Jordanian Armed Forces' role in supporting Palestinians.
The facility began operations in September 2023 to enhance medical cooperation between Jordan and Palestine. It includes clinics for pediatrics, gynecology, internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, and dentistry, as well as operating rooms and intensive care units.
Daghlas described the initiative as a 'generous gesture' reflecting the ongoing historical relations between Jordan and Palestine.
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