Irbid: Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Hassan Al-Issawi on Monday sponsored the opening ceremony of the annual medical conference titled "Hope and Optimism for Cancer Patients in the Kingdom." The event was organized by the "Bayt Al-Hikma Association for Supporting Cancer Patients and Underprivileged Families," with the attendance of Irbid Governor Firas Abu Al-Ghanam alongside several official, parliamentary, academic, and local community representatives.
According to Jordan News Agency, Faiza Al-Zoubi, head of the conference's supreme committee, stated that the event carries a profound humanitarian and national message aimed at fostering hope among cancer patients and strengthening social support frameworks. She noted that hosting the event in Irbid highlights the governorate's scientific and medical standing, bringing together a distinguished elite of doctors, researchers, and academics from across the Kingdom to exchange expertise and elevate the quality of oncology care.
Al-Zoubi also extended congratulations on behalf of the people of Irbid to His Majesty King Abdullah II on national and religious occasions, noting that the Royal Court Chief's sponsorship aligns with royal directives prioritizing humanitarian initiatives and supporting vulnerable groups, particularly pediatric cancer patients.
President of the Association, Khaldoon Al-Azzam, explained that since its establishment in 2009, the organization has consistently delivered programs to support cancer patients and underprivileged families. He highlighted their work in organizing scientific conferences, awareness seminars, therapeutic trips, and psychosocial support programs for sick children and their families. Al-Azzam added that the association currently cares for dozens of pediatric patients and underprivileged families in close cooperation with the Irbid Directorate of Social Development and local volunteers.
Dr. Hussein Obeidat emphasized that caring for pediatric cancer patients is a moral and humanitarian responsibility that transcends basic healthcare, describing medicine as a noble mission rooted in compassion. He added that rapid scientific advancements in diagnosis and treatment have successfully increased recovery rates, emphasizing that preserving patient dignity and offering psychological support to families remain at the core of medical practice.
Dr. Nancy Al-Dughmi, a member of the association's supreme committee, reviewed the comprehensive care framework developed by Bayt Al-Hikma. She noted that the conference aims to unify medical and community efforts to transition from conventional care to a holistic system that ensures sustainable medical and psychological support for children.
At the conclusion of the opening session, which was moderated by Ismail Al-Houri, the organizers honored the Royal Court Chief. The conference agenda featured specialized lectures covering the epidemiology of cancer in Jordan, cancer prevention through tobacco control, and the vital role of psychological support for oncology patients.