Amman: Senate President Faisal Fayez announced Thursday that the Senate has donated JD20,000 to the King Hussein Cancer Center to support the relocation of its early detection unit to the Abdoun area and to dedicate an examination room for patients in the Senate's name.
According to Jordan News Agency, Fayez stated that the Senate provides financial support to official institutions and national organizations involved in medical, therapeutic, educational, charitable, and volunteer work. He mentioned that the Senate also assists vulnerable families through its Social Solidarity Fund, which is financed exclusively through monthly contributions from senators' personal allowances.
Fayez emphasized that the donation underscores the Senate's commitment to supporting national institutions and enabling them to continue delivering services amid prevailing economic challenges. He pointed out that this is not the first contribution to the King Hussein Cancer Center, highlighting the center's role in providing advanced medical care and ensuring the availability of essential treatment and medical supplies.
He explained that the Social Responsibility Fund within the Senate, established in 2017, is funded through fixed monthly deductions from members' allowances. Fayez urged banks, chambers of commerce and industry, major companies, and professional associations to establish similar social solidarity and humanitarian aid funds as part of their national responsibility amid the economic challenges facing the region. This call aligns with His Majesty King Abdullah II's approach to supporting social and volunteer work.
Fayez also expressed appreciation for the efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Ghida Talal and the medical and administrative staff at the King Hussein Cancer Center for their work in serving patients and advancing medical care.