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99: 22: 191:. It works toward the health and well-being of Jordan's population through the regulation and provision of healthcare services, disease prevention, and various health promotion initiatives. The Ministry of Health in Jordan was established on Dec 14, 1950, following the formation of the Kingdom of Jordan in 1946. 272:
The Ministry of Health in Jordan is responsible for maintaining public health through preventive, treatment, and health control services. It organizes and supervises health services offered by both public and private sectors, and provides health insurance to the public within available resources.
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Additionally, the Ministry establishes and manages health educational and training institutes and centers, ensuring they operate according to relevant legislation. These functions are central to the Ministry's role in promoting and protecting the health and well-being of Jordan's population.
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Jordan has seen significant growth in its health sector over the past forty years, achieving major advancements across various medical fields despite challenges arising from the Palestinian tragedies (
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1973: Opening of Al Hussein Medical Center and the allied medical professions institute in Amman.
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1953: Opening of the first nursing college and the Central Laboratory for Medical Tests.
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1970: Establishment of the College of Medicine at the University of Jordan.
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1978: Opening of another allied medical professions institute in Irbid.
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1980: Opening of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Jordan.
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1950: Establishment of the Ministry of Health on December 14.
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The Ministry of Health is located in al-Hashmi al-Shamali,
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1965: Implementation of the first civil health insurance.
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Government of Jordan
Firas Al-Hawari
www.moh.gov.jo/Default/En
Arabic
public health
healthcare
Kingdom of Jordan
Basman area
Amman
Nakba
1967 war
Princess Muna College of Nursing
Jordanian Armed Forces
"About MOH - Minister of Health"
"Contact Us - Minister of Health"


"General Information: About the Ministry of Health"
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Ministry of Health (Jordan)

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