AMMAN —
A
World Bank health team concluded a two-day visit to the National Epidemiology
and Infectious Diseases Center aimed at examining prospects for supporting the
center to enable it to fulfill its mandate, according to the Jordan News
Agency, Petra.
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It said the center
reported in a statement on Wednesday that the delegation, led by the bank’s
regional director, was informed on the center’s aims and duties, and potential
for mutual cooperation.
The purpose of the
tour is to analyze the resilience of health systems during emergencies, like
the coronavirus pandemic, as well as strategies to strengthen and reinforce
capabilities, the statement said.
The two parties
reviewed the availability and maturity of health-related data and information
systems, data sharing protocols, emergency financial resources, and the
government’s ability to deploy extra resources in the case of epidemics or
other
health emergencies.
They also discussed the
health system’s ability to respond to health emergencies with quality care
while maintaining basic health services.
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