Amman, June 25 (Petra) – Jordan Nursing Council (JNC) and the UN
Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) on Thursday
launched the fifth cohort of the Primary and Reproductive Healthcare
Diploma for registered nurses and midwives.

The program builds on ongoing cooperation to strengthen healthcare
workforce capacity and improve service quality in line with global
advances in health education and continuous professional development.

Talking at the launching ceremony, JNC Secretary-General Dr. Hani
Nawafleh said the partnership reflects a “successful model,” based on
investing in human capital as a driver of health system development,
aligning with JNC President HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein’s vision for
advancing nursing education, professional development, and
international collaboration.

The Council, he said, continues to play a national and regional role
as a reference institution in regulating and developing the nursing
profession, stressing that sustainable capacity-building for nurses
and midwives is essential to quality care and patient safety.

He added that such programs reinforce Jordan’s position as a
“regional hub” for nursing education and professional development,
pointing to the importance of sustained investment in health workers
to build more resilient and responsive health systems.

On its scope, the one-year program is designed to enhance the
clinical and scientific skills of nurses and midwives working in
UNRWA health facilities across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Delivered through a hybrid learning model combining online education
with on-the-job training, the program ensures continuity of
healthcare services while improving professional competencies and
practical skills.

The fifth cohort, which includes 114 nurses and midwives, is divided
into 2 training groups, focusing on primary healthcare and
reproductive health to strengthen field readiness and improve service
delivery.

Since its launch, the program has graduated 171 participants across
four cohorts.

The program, which is also a part of the Japanese government’s
backing for health and humanitarian initiatives for Palestine
refugees, aims at enhancing healthcare sustainability and human
resource development in the sector.

//Petra// HA