Amman: His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), inaugurated the Fourth Jordanian Women Physicians Conference under the theme “Unlocking Future Healthcare Horizons: Train, Retain, Reform.” The event was held in collaboration with the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in London, Edinburgh, and England, and the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL).
According to Jordan News Agency, Prince El Hassan emphasized the importance of policy-making and governance in health system management, advocating for a strategic approach that prioritizes policies. He called for a single entity responsible for managing, monitoring, and planning health financing across public and private sectors. He proposed reactivating the Higher Health Council to collectively set health priorities, avoid duplication, and sustain progress.
Prince El Hassan also highlighted the need for a central body to guide and coordinate the health sector, integrate public health programs through a dedicated fund, and diversify funding sources, including endowments in the Islamic world. He called for prioritizing mental health in national healthcare policies due to the growing number of individuals needing psychological support amidst limited resources.
Addressing the situation in Gaza, Prince El Hassan described the healthcare sector’s deliberate destruction and called for independent, logical analysis of developments in Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing the importance of responding with wisdom and awareness.
Jordan University President Nathir Obaidat noted that the conference goes beyond exchanging medical knowledge and reflects the values of dignity, compassion, and hope inherent in medicine. He praised the academic partnership with the Royal Colleges and highlighted the role of Jordanian women doctors as role models for future generations.
Maisam Akroush, President of the Pan Arab Women Physicians Association (PAWPA), described the conference as a landmark for the health sector, addressing key issues such as medical advancements, leadership, and crisis resilience. She noted that holding the conference in Amman reflects Jordan’s growing role in advancing healthcare and empowering women in medicine.
Mumtaz Patel, President of the Royal College of Physicians in London, emphasized fostering growth and innovation in the medical field and supporting the next generation of doctors. Mais Halaseh, PAWPA Secretary-General, highlighted the participation of Jordanian university students in strengthening the conference’s mission.
The conference also honored doctors in Gaza for their continued humanitarian work despite harsh conditions, citing their courage as an exemplary representation of medical duty.