Amman: The Ministry of Health on Wednesday launched a unified national cancer treatment protocol for the Kingdom's public healthcare sector, introducing 26 clinical guidelines to standardize care, improve treatment quality, and ensure equal access to cancer services nationwide.
According to Jordan News Agency, the protocol advances cancer care governance by setting a "single, evidence-based" national standard, as highlighted by Minister of Health Ibrahim Bdour. At the launch ceremony, Bdour emphasized how the protocol will support clinical decision-making, unify treatment practices across public health institutions, improve patient safety, and promote efficient use of healthcare resources.
Bdour assured that this initiative will ensure that patients receive the same evidence-based treatment regardless of their treatment location, thereby enhancing equity and confidence in the public healthcare system. He further explained that the protocol unifies the national framework for cancer care across various institutions, including the Ministry of Health, the Jordanian Royal Medical Services, the King Hussein Cancer Center, university hospitals, and other healthcare institutions.
He described the code as a flexible scientific document that will be reviewed and updated regularly to incorporate the latest medical evidence and international best practices. Bdour also emphasized that the success of this project relies on consistent implementation across healthcare institutions and ongoing collaboration among partners.