Amman, July 15 (Petra) – As part of its ongoing commitment to support
the health sector and enhance quality of services provided to local
communities, the Arab Potash Company (APC) announced it has awarded a
tender for the construction of Badhan and Bardah Health Center in the
southern Karak Governorate, at a total cost of approximately JD1.5
million.

Fully funded by the company, the project falls under the APC’s
“integrated” corporate social responsibility program, which supports
the health and education sectors.

The tender was awarded by the APC’s technical committee for health
projects, who comprises representatives from the Ministry of Public
Works and Housing, the Ministry of Health, and the company.

This committee will oversee the project’s implementation and monitor
its various phases, in accordance with the highest technical and
engineering standards.

Under the project, a new health center in the Badhan and Bardah areas
will be built, covering an area of ​​approximately 856 square meters.

The two-story facility will be “fully equipped” and will contribute
to providing healthcare services, which aims to be comprehensive,
serving the residents of the area and raising the level of medical
care to meet their current and future needs.

Scheduled for completion in May 2027, the project will be overseen by
the relevant technical committee to ensure its implementation, based
on the established timeline to strengthen the health infrastructure
in Karak governorate.

In press remarks, Chairman of APC Board of Directors Shehadeh Abu
Hudeib, affirmed the initiative represents a “new practical” step
within the company’s integrated program to support the health and
education sectors.

He noted the company views funding health services as a “direct”
investment in the Jordanian people and quality of life within local
communities, mainly in areas that require more development and
service projects.

Abu Hudeib added that this project is part of a program, which the
company has allocated approximately JD30 million over 3 years, to
support the Kingdom’s health and education sectors.

This effort, he noted, is part of the company’s contribution to
national initiatives implemented by the government in partnership
with private sector institutions, which would strengthen
“institutionalizing” social responsibility and solidifying its
commitment to this cause.

He cited role of the private sector as a “key partner” in achieving
sustainable community development.

//Petra// AG