Amman: Jordan's Private Hospitals Association (PHA) convened a meeting of hospital directors to bolster a royal initiative led by His Majesty King Abdullah II aimed at treating children from Gaza in Jordan. The meeting, presided over by PHA President Dr. Fawzi Hammouri and attended by board members, focused on coordinating efforts to provide medical care amidst the critical situation in Gaza.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting, held on Sunday at the association's headquarters, emphasized the essential role of Jordan's private healthcare sector in supporting Gaza's population, as the health system there faces severe challenges due to Israeli attacks on medical facilities and a blockade preventing humanitarian and medical aid. Dr. Hammouri praised the efforts of private hospitals in treating over 50 children from Gaza, providing essential medical care and free accommodation for accompanying family members. Furthermore, he highlighted the readiness of several hospitals to welcome additional children expected to arrive soon, including those undergoing cancer treatment at the King Hussein Cancer Center.
The initiative to receive and treat approximately 2,000 children from Gaza necessitates extensive coordination. Dr. Hammouri noted that the PHA has been in communication with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health since the crisis began to manage the reception, treatment, and surgical care of these children before their eventual return to Gaza.
Dr. Imad Abu Al-Yaqin, Director of the Technical Affairs Directorate at the Ministry of Health, discussed the difficulties faced in transferring patients from Gaza to Jordan, notably the challenges in obtaining necessary permits for the patients and their companions and the logistical issues resulting from the blockade. Hospital directors proposed solutions to improve the reception and treatment process, agreeing to allocate cases based on each hospital's capacity and expertise. The meeting also addressed logistical and medical challenges and explored strategies to ensure comprehensive healthcare for the injured children.