Amman, July 7 (Petra) – HRH Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the
King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center, participated in the annual
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Nostos Conference in Athens, where she
delivered a keynote address titled “The Power of Partnerships in
Confronting the Cancer Care Equity Gap.”

Princess Ghida emphasized the importance of partnerships in narrowing
gaps in access to cancer treatment and advancing health equity for
patients, particularly in areas facing economic and humanitarian
challenges.

She highlighted Jordan’s experience in expanding access to cancer
care through the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC).

Princess Ghida said a patient’s place of birth or socioeconomic
circumstances should not determine their chances of survival or
access to advanced treatment. She reviewed KHCC’s efforts to provide
the latest treatment protocols to underprivileged patients and
refugees, while integrating psychosocial support and mental health
into comprehensive care.

She also stressed the importance of international partnerships in
sustaining cancer treatment services and improving the quality of
patient care, citing KHCC’s cooperation with leading global
institutions, including the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital.

The partnership with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation builds on
strategic cooperation launched in 2022 to cover treatment costs for
underprivileged child cancer patients at KHCC.

The annual conference is a major global platform that brings together
thought leaders, decision-makers, and experts from around the world
to discuss pressing humanitarian, development, and health issues.

//Petra// AO