Amman, July 23 (Petra) -- A Jordanian delegation coordinated by the Jordanian Nursing Council has concluded its participation in a specialized training program on public health for developing countries, held in the Chinese cities of Beijing and Kunming from July 8-22, with the participation of 32 specialists from 10 countries.
Secretary-General of the Jordanian Nursing Council Hani Nawafleh said the participation followed the directives of Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein, President of the Council, and aligns with the Council’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships, exchange expertise, and benefit from global experiences in healthcare development and workforce training.
Nawafleh said the Chinese experience offers examples in areas such as long-term health planning, primary healthcare, community health management, emergency response, and healthcare workforce development. He added that Jordanian-Chinese cooperation could be expanded in public health, scientific research, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare.
He noted that the Council continues to develop the regulatory framework for the nursing and midwifery professions through updating legislation, improving national examinations, strengthening continuing education, and developing professional competencies to enhance the readiness of healthcare workers.
Deputy Chairperson of the Beijing Community Health Promotion Association Zou Jianrong praised the Jordanian participation, highlighting the relations between the two countries and expressing the association’s interest in expanding cooperation with Jordanian institutions in primary healthcare policies and capacity building.
The association’s advisor Dongsheng Li also praised the Jordanian delegation’s participation in the program’s discussions and field activities, noting the experience and qualifications of Jordanian healthcare professionals.
The program included a presentation by Jordanian Nursing Council representative Ashraf Al-Saudi on future areas of health cooperation between Jordan and China, along with lectures and field visits to healthcare institutions, traditional Chinese medicine centers, and elderly care facilities.
The Jordanian delegation included six participants representing the University of Jordan Hospital, Jordan Hospital, Al-Istishari Hospital, Al Abdali Hospital, and Applied Science Private University.
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