Mafraq, Oct. 28 (Petra) – The Mafraq Comprehensive Health Center has
snatched the inaugural 2026 Joint Commission International (JCI)
Global Patient Safety Award during the UNIFY 2026 Conference held in
Washington, D.C.

During the competition stages, the health center outperformed 250
health initiatives from 32 countries, earning top marks for
innovation, effectiveness, and sustainability through its early
breast cancer detection project.

The initiative delivered “remarkable” clinical and community impact
by expanding routine screenings, raising awareness, and ensuring
safe, reliable access to preventive care.

In a statement Wednesday, Faisal Makahleh, Director of the Mafraq
Health Directorate, stated that the international recognition
highlights Jordan’s “commitment to world-class healthcare standards
and showcases the exceptional expertise of its medical
professionals.”

Meanwhile, Wasfi Mashaqbeh, Head of the Mafraq Comprehensive Health
Center, credited the achievement to the staff’s dedication to
achieving quality care and patient safety, voicing their commitment
to “continuously” enhancing diagnostic and preventive services for
the local community.

//Petra// HA