Amman:The Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing collaboration with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the field of nursing training and professional development, with the aim of improving healthcare services for Palestinian refugees.
According to Jordan News Agency, the announcement was made during an event where the JNC honored UNRWA Director of Health Akihiro Seita at the conclusion of his tenure with the agency and in the region.
JNC Secretary-General Hani Nawafleh highlighted that the council, led by HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein, is focused on advancing nursing and midwifery professionals to enhance healthcare quality, patient safety, and continuity of services. He emphasized the council's commitment to sustaining joint programs in primary healthcare, reproductive health, and professional training, while also expanding cooperation to include leadership development, administrative training, and specialized professional qualifications.
Nawafleh stated that these programs are designed to equip nursing professionals with the necessary skills to manage healthcare services, lead teams, and address evolving patient needs through practical training and expertise exchange. He also acknowledged Seita's significant contributions to the collaboration between the council and UNRWA and expressed interest in further developing joint training initiatives.
Seita expressed gratitude to Jordan and its healthcare institutions for their unwavering support of UNRWA's humanitarian operations, and he praised the council's role in enhancing nursing capabilities and improving healthcare services for Palestinian refugees. At the end of the ceremony, Nawafleh presented Seita with the council's honorary shield in recognition of his efforts in healthcare development and institutional cooperation.