Amman, June 25 (Petra) - Jordan Nursing Council (JNC) and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) on Thursday launched the fifth cohort of the Primary and Reproductive Healthcare Diploma for registered nurses and midwives.

The program builds on ongoing cooperation to strengthen healthcare workforce capacity and improve service quality in line with global advances in health education and continuous professional development.

Talking at the launching ceremony, JNC Secretary-General Dr. Hani Nawafleh said the partnership reflects a "successful model," based on investing in human capital as a driver of health system development, aligning with JNC President HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein’s vision for advancing nursing education, professional development, and international collaboration.

The Council, he said, continues to play a national and regional role as a reference institution in regulating and developing the nursing profession, stressing that sustainable capacity-building for nurses and midwives is essential to quality care and patient safety.

He added that such programs reinforce Jordan’s position as a "regional hub" for nursing education and professional development, pointing to the importance of sustained investment in health workers to build more resilient and responsive health systems.

On its scope, the one-year program is designed to enhance the clinical and scientific skills of nurses and midwives working in UNRWA health facilities across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Delivered through a hybrid learning model combining online education with on-the-job training, the program ensures continuity of healthcare services while improving professional competencies and practical skills.

The fifth cohort, which includes 114 nurses and midwives, is divided into 2 training groups, focusing on primary healthcare and reproductive health to strengthen field readiness and improve service delivery.

Since its launch, the program has graduated 171 participants across four cohorts.

The program, which is also a part of the Japanese government's backing for health and humanitarian initiatives for Palestine refugees, aims at enhancing healthcare sustainability and human resource development in the sector.

//Petra// HA