Abha: The Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) participated in the Second International Conference on Health Interprofessional Education Strategies and Effective Collaborative Practice: Bridging the Gap and Measuring Impact, held Wednesday and concluded Thursday at King Khalid University in Abha, Saudi Arabia. The conference was organized by the Arab Network for Interprofessional Collaboration and the Saudi Society for Medical Education, with the participation of academic and health leaders from across the region.
According to Jordan News Agency, Secretary-General of the JNC, Hani Nawafleh, stated that the council's participation highlighted the pioneering role and continuous support of Princess Muna Al Hussein, President of the JNC and Patron of Nursing and Midwifery in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Her efforts are instrumental in empowering the nursing and midwifery professions and promoting interprofessional health education to improve healthcare quality and enhance nursing efficiency locally and regionally.
During his participation, Nawafleh presented Jordan's leading national experience in integrating interprofessional education concepts within the nursing and midwifery framework through licensing examinations, specialization programs, clinical simulations, and continuing education. He also mentioned strategic partnerships with prominent international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN).
Nawafleh emphasized that Jordan's participation reflects its commitment to advancing health education at regional and international levels. He stressed the importance of strengthening collaboration with international partners to institutionalize interprofessional education in line with global health developments and to achieve sustainable health development goals.
As part of the Jordanian delegation's engagement, Nawafleh presented the JNC's shield to the President of King Khalid University and the President of the Arab Network for Interprofessional Education. This gesture recognized their outstanding efforts in supporting multidisciplinary health education and fostering regional cooperation, reflecting the strong academic and health ties between Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
The conference served as an advanced scientific platform, bringing together decision-makers, experts, and academics from various countries to exchange experiences and discuss the latest strategies in collaborative education and its impact on healthcare quality.