Madaba: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday laid the cornerstone for the new Madaba Public Hospital, marking the start of construction on Jordan’s first government hospital to be implemented through a public-private partnership (PPP).
According to Jordan News Agency, the project is expected to be completed in three years and follows up on government commitments made during Cabinet sessions held in the governorates. This initiative is in line with Prime Minister Hassan’s field visits, where he pledged in March to begin building a modern, fully equipped public hospital in Madaba.
With a total cost of JD 88 million, this project marks the first public service initiative executed through the Jordan Investment Fund. The government recently signed an agreement with KBW Investments, which will build the hospital under a build-lease-transfer model, while the Ministry of Health will manage and operate it.
During the ceremony, which was attended by local MPs, senators, and officials, Hassan emphasized the necessity of completing the project within the three-year timeline so that the hospital can begin operating in 2028. He also highlighted the importance of preparing supporting infrastructure, such as access roads and parking areas, to ensure easy access for citizens.
The Cabinet approved the Public Works Ministry’s implementation of the hospital’s main access road two weeks ago and tasked the Local Administration Ministry with constructing an alternative parallel route.
The hospital, spanning over 54,000 square meters, will feature 13 floors and 260 beds, with the capacity to expand to 360 beds. It will be managed by the Ministry of Health once completed and equipped. The facility will include 147 rooms, 8 main operating rooms, 60 multi-specialty outpatient clinics, 18 dialysis units, and parking for over 800 vehicles. The architectural design will reflect Madaba’s local identity, showcasing its historic mosaics and mountainous landscape.
After nearly a decade of delays, the project’s timeline has been accelerated by the government, reducing the execution time from seven to three years, with completion set for 2028.
The cornerstone ceremony saw attendance from ministers of economic affairs, investment, and political and parliamentary affairs, as well as KBW CEO Ahmad Sallakh.