Amman: The second regional conference to combat non-communicable diseases recommended the establishment of a new specialty called “Life Coach” to support and care for patients with chronic and advanced diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s illness. Held by Jordan Medical Association (JMA), the event also advised unifying specialized centers, such as stroke care units. Additionally, the participants called for focusing on primary healthcare as the first line of defense against repercussions of chronic diseases.
According to Jordan News Agency, the conference chair, Dr. Suha Ghoul, stated that sessions urged raising awareness and early detection of these diseases, expanding the establishment of multidisciplinary clinics, especially in the public sector, and networking with civil society organizations and schools to spread health education. Ghoul, who also works as a diagnostic radiology consultant at the King Hussein Cancer Center, added that recommendations aimed to reduce the healthcare burden and promote a reform approach to managing chronic diseases, emphasizing the need to develop, train, and increase the number of healthcare personnel.
Coinciding with World Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the conference highlighted brain tumors in children and revealed gaps in diagnosis and treatment complications, she pointed out. This situation, she stated, calls for enhanced cooperation and exchange of expertise, as the Arab Initiative for a Pediatric Brain Cancer Conference is set to be announced in May 2026