Amman, July 7 (Petra) — Jordan and Spain on Tuesday launched the
“Reayah 2” project under a €5.5 million grant to strengthen primary
healthcare services and support Jordan’s efforts to further develop
its healthcare system.

Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour and Spanish Ambassador to
Jordan Jose Luis Pardo Cuerdo signed a letter of intent marking the
launch of the project, which reflects the longstanding partnership
between the two countries in the health sector.

Implemented jointly by the Ministry of Health and the Spanish Agency
for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the project aims
to improve the quality and accessibility of primary healthcare
services for all residents, including refugees and host communities.

Al-Badour said the initiative demonstrates the continued cooperation
between the Ministry of Health and AECID and their shared commitment
to strengthening Jordan’s primary healthcare system.

He said the ministry is continuing to implement its comprehensive
strategy to develop the health sector in line with the Economic
Modernization Vision and national priorities by improving healthcare
quality, expanding access to services and ensuring their long-term
sustainability.

Al-Badour described primary healthcare as the cornerstone of the
national health system because of its central role in disease
prevention, early diagnosis and the management of non-communicable
diseases.

He said the project will strengthen primary healthcare services in
Zarqa Governorate by enhancing institutional capacity, improving the
skills of healthcare professionals and upgrading service quality to
better meet the needs of beneficiaries.

The minister expressed appreciation to the Government of Spain and
AECID for their continued support and partnership with Jordan,
stressing that investment in primary healthcare systems represents an
investment in public health and a more sustainable future.

For his part, Ambassador Pardo Cuerdo reaffirmed Spain’s commitment
to supporting Jordan in strengthening its public healthcare system
and ensuring equitable access to high-quality healthcare services.

He said reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases through
prevention, early detection and stronger primary healthcare remains a
strategic priority of cooperation between Jordan and Spain.

The project seeks to improve access to primary healthcare services
and enhance their quality, particularly in the prevention, early
detection, management and treatment of non-communicable diseases,
with a special focus on Zarqa Governorate.

“Reayah 2” builds on the achievements of the first phase of the
“Reayah” project, which was funded by the European Union and
implemented through AECID, further supporting the development of
primary healthcare services and preventive healthcare programs.

The project will also strengthen technical cooperation and knowledge
exchange between Jordan and Spain while building on partnerships
established during the first phase to enhance the sustainability and
effectiveness of Jordan’s healthcare system.

//Petra// RZ