Amman, June 17 (Petra) –Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) and the
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the
Near East (UNRWA) reiterated their “strategic” partnership to advance
healthcare services by expanding training and professional
development programs for health workers across UNRWA’s five fields of
operation.

According to a JNC statement issued Wednesday, the cooperation builds
on a “longstanding” partnership aimed at strengthening human
resources in healthcare, a key pillar in improving service quality
and enhancing patient care.

The two sides agreed to launch two specialized professional diploma
programs and an advanced training course as part of a comprehensive
capacity-building plan targeting healthcare personnel working in
UNRWA facilities.

The initiative seeks to enhance scientific knowledge, develop
practical skills and strengthen professional readiness among health
workers.

Speaking at the meeting with UNRWA officials, JNC Secretary-General
Hani Nawafleh said the partnership represents an “advanced model” of
institutional cooperation focused on building the capacities of
healthcare professionals.

He added that investment in education, training and continuous
professional development remains essential to strengthening health
systems, improving the quality of care and promoting patient safety.

As for its policy, Nawafleh said the council continues to expand its
national, regional and international partnerships as part of its role
as Jordan’s reference institution for regulating and advancing the
nursing profession.

He noted Jordanian nursing expertise has gained growing recognition
and credibility at both regional and international levels.

The next phase of cooperation will see the rollout of joint ad hoc
training programs, aimed at enhancing workforce competencies and
raising quality of healthcare services.

The initiative reflects UNRWA’s policy for strengthening the capacity
of health personnel as a strategic priority in delivering more
efficient and sustainable healthcare services.

//Petra// NQ