AMMAN –
On Friday, the President of the
University of Jordan, Nathir Obeidat, called
for support for a project to establish a 250-bed hospital affiliated with the
university hospital to treat emergency and critical cases that require urgent
medical attention, serving the entire capital, Amman, reported Al-Mamlaka TV
reported.
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Obeidat
spoke during a visit by the
Health and Food Committee in the House of
Representatives, which included the committee chairman, Mohammad Al-Khalaileh,
and members Ahmed Asha, Marwa Al-Saoub, and Rima Al-Amoush, along with MP
Mayada Shreim and Hayel Ayyash.
Obeidat
mentioned that the budget of the hospital amounted to JD 120 million this year,
registering a tangible increase compared to last year; an increase of JD 76
million.
He
pointed to the new 5-story
dental treatment building with 250 dental chairs.
Noting that two floors of the building, with a total area of 8,000 square
meters, have been allocated to establish advanced medical centers that are
relied upon to make a difference in the services provided in the fields of
specialized surgeries and cardiac catheterization.
The
committee, along with the university president and the hospital director, also
inaugurated an 8-bed ICU, established with the support of USAID. The visiting
delegation also toured the ninth floor, which was rehabilitated as a modern and
new residence for resident doctors in the hospital, with a total of 90 rooms.
Additionally,
they discussed several issues facing hospital
visitors, such as parking and appointment spacing, stressing the need for
special policies to alleviate the
pressure on the hospital, expand facilities,
and increase revenues.
Obeidat
pointed out that the university hospital, despite the enormous pressure from
insured and exempted patients, in addition to financial challenges, is
characterized by its services provided by a distinguished medical staff
practically, academically, and with its precise sub-specialties.
Obeidat
confirmed the hospital’s readiness to receive Gaza casualties, describing the
University of Jordan and its hospitals as an integral part of the Jordanian
government’s policy of supporting and assisting Palestinians. He emphasized the
personal initiative of the hospital’s doctors to waive any fees in exchange for
treating
war casualties in Gaza.
The
general manager of the hospital, Nader Al-Bsoul, presented a brief overview of
the hospital. He noted it as a global medical academic center that provides
services by specialized medical staff in major and sub-specialties. Its academic ranks range from assistant professor to
professor, supported by highly efficient health and administrative staff.
Al-Bsoul
reviewed some statistics and figures that indicate the volume of work in the
hospital, which is visited annually by more than 650,000 visitors to its
medical clinics and departments, and nearly 100,000 visitors to the emergency
department. He also touched on the medical excellence and uniqueness that he
performs at the level of major and precise surgical operations, and his
contributions to medical tourism at the national level, in addition to advanced
services, such as the “Without Appointment” service and the medicine delivery
service in cooperation with Aramex, which was introduced based on his constant
efforts to ensure that his visitors receive appropriate service.
Al-Bsoul
confirmed that the hospital, despite the various challenges, is moving forward
in developing its services and providing distinctive high-quality health care
with a general and specialized character, alongside various education and
training programs, by providing a technically rich environment that allows for
healthy practice opportunities at the highest health and service standards.
For his
part, Mohammad Al-Khalaileh said that the committee is visiting the university
hospital, as part of several field visits it has made to the Ministry of Health
and Royal Medical Services hospitals and the King Hussein Cancer Center, to
learn about the health services provided to patients and discuss the challenges
they face, and to take care of their needs.
Despite all the challenges, the committee expressed admiration for the project proposed by
the university president and the advanced medical services provided by the
hospital. Obeidat expressed contentment with this visit and the committee’s
interest in learning about the services provided to citizens and their
challenges.
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