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Ammon
16-06-2025
- Health
- Ammon
Gov't provides care for 4.1 million Jordanians at KHCC, at cost of JD124mln
Ammon News - The government announced Monday the allocation of JD124 million from the general budget to insure 4.1 million Jordanians at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC). The new government insurance at the King Hussein Cancer Center includes those under the age of 19 and everyone over the age of 60, regardless of their condition. Minister of State for Economic Affairs Muhannad Shehadeh said the cancer insurance agreement is a first step towards comprehensive health insurance. Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan and Her Royal Highness Princess Ghida Talal witnessed the signing of an agreement between the government and the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center to begin implementing the center's new insurance program starting January 1, 2026.
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.
