Jordan participates in int’l health program in China

Amman, July 12 (Petra) –Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) coordinated
the Kingdom’s participation in the international program: “Public
Health for Developing Countries,” organized by the Academy for
International Business Officials (AIBO) of the Ministry of Commerce.

The event is held in cooperation with the Beijing Health Promotion
Association (BJHPA), from July 9 to 22, 2026, with the engagement of
officials and experts from several developing countries.

The program aims to enhance expertise exchange in the fields of
public health, health system development, capacity building, and
expand the horizons of international cooperation in the health
sector.

According to a JNC statement issued on Sunday, its Secretary-General
Dr. Hani Nawafleh said this participation reflects the council’s
approach to strengthening the Jordanian presence in specialized
global programs and forums, and building cooperation bridges with
leading global institutions.

On its goals, he noted this Jordanian presence contributes to
transferring knowledge and expertise exchange and supports efforts to
develop the Kingdom’s health sector and improve efficiency of human
health resources.

He stated the council is “keen” to leverage its international
relations and partnerships to open fresh horizons for Jordanian
talent and provide opportunities to learn from successful global
experiences.”

This vision, he said, will “positively” impact the development of
health policies, enhance the quality of services, and solidify a
culture of innovation and continuous professional development.

He added that the program serves as an international platform for
dialogue and expertise exchange among participants and experts.

Activities also address several priority areas for developing health
systems, mainly public health strategies, health policy development,
disease prevention, response to major health events, chronic disease
management, maternal and child health, smart health, and traditional
Chinese medicine, he pointed out.

Additionally, he said the program features field visits to health and
educational institutions in Beijing and Hangzhou to learn from the
Chinese experience in developing health services and the application
of technology and innovation in healthcare.

Nawafleh noted the council views this participation as an opportunity
to strengthen Jordanian-Chinese cooperationin the areas of public
health, medical human resource development, education and training,
scientific research, and to benefit from leading international
experiences.

He noted this process would support development of the national
health system and keep pace with global changes in the health sector.

//Petra// AG