Chief Executive Officer of the Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC) Salma Jaouni and Acting Head of the Jordanian National Center for Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases Control (JCDC) Muhammad Yahya, signed an agreement on Sunday to cooperate in the fields of scientific research and training, research and non-research projects, and a number of other fields. According to an HCAC statement issued Monday, Jaouni said that under the agreement joint project proposals will be writen and implemented with the aim of presenting them to local, regional and international donors to achieve the goals of the two sides and enhance joint health capacities. She pointed out the importance of developing systems and management of health information, as well as quality management and awareness raising, calling them “essential tools” to prevent the spread of epidemics and infectious diseases and reduce their health impacts on society. The agreement will provide an opportunity for cooperation in the field of technical evaluation and consultation on various public health issues, including the evaluation of health policies and strengthening the legislative framework for public health. The two sides will also work to enhance cooperation in the field of scientific research related to communicable and non-communicable diseases to collect accurate data that would ensure the quality of effective recommendations in prevention and control. For his part, Yahya stressed the importance of the cooperation agreement, which aims to implement training programs related to prevention and control of epidemics and communicable diseases, including the preparation of effective health protocols. The agreement includes cooperation in the fields of scientific research and publishing joint research, promoting health professional development, exchanging experiences and technical skills in the field of training and developing the capabilities of health cadres.
Source: Jordan News Agency