AMMAN — Jordan is aware of the relevance of peace to
healthcare, since political stability helped the Kingdom become a destination
for world-class healthcare,
Health Minister Firas Al-Hawari said.
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“Peace is a key social determinant of public
health,” Hawari told the World Health Assembly’s 75th session in Geneva, said
the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
“Jordan is one of the countries that made the most
commitments to the ‘Health for Peace’ initiative by responding to many issues,
such as successive refugee waves and providing adequate health care to
refugees,” Hawari added.
He emphasized that
refugees in Jordan are treated as
citizens in terms of healthcare, which helps to alleviate the negative
consequences on their life and health.
He maintained that Jordan has always advocated
“health for peace and peace for health”, as seen by plans and programs to
address the health, social, and economic consequences of the coronavirus
pandemic. He cited Jordan’s coronavirus vaccine campaign, which began in
January 2021.
Jordan has
provided fair and free access to the vaccine for all, including refugees,
through its
COVID-19 vaccination campaign, the minister said.
The World Health Assembly, held under the theme
“Health for Peace, Peace for Health,” is the
World Health Organization’s
highest decision-making body. The meeting is attended by delegates from 194
member states.
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