AMMAN — Medical tourism could be back as the
sector's top earner, said Ahmed Al-Ahmad, member of the board of directors of
the
Private Hospitals Association (PHA), after Jordan made a big leap on the
Gallup Law and Order Index, going from the 34th to 16th place globally.
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In a statement on Saturday, Ahmad expressed optimism that
this new rating would prop up the tourism sector, and with it medical tourism.
He said that Jordan's progress reflects the extent of the rule of law, security
and safety in the Kingdom.
These indicators, he underlined, strongly support the
efforts of the private sector to attract foreign investments and promote
national tourism, which will increase job opportunities and reduce unemployment
rates.
Ahmad said that private hospitals have local and
international accreditations and operate according to international standards.
Additionally, the country has advanced medical equipment and facilities, including
advanced laboratories, radiology, nuclear medicine and oncology centers.
He highlighted the top-notch quality of medical services
provided in the Kingdom, in addition to the affordable prices of treatment
compared to countries in the region and Europe.
Moreover, therapeutic resorts and hospital centers are
spread across Jordan, such as the
Dead Sea and Ma'in Hot Springs, he stated.
Earlier, the Gallup International Association released
its 2021 Law and Order report, which included 115 countries. The report relied
in its scientific research on a number of sub-indicators, top of which are
gauging people's sense of personal security and their personal experiences with
crime and law enforcement.
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