Amman, June 24 (Petra) - HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein chaired a Jordan Nursing Council (JNC) meeting on Wednesday to discuss priorities for developing nursing and midwifery education, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and sustaining Jordan’s regional leadership in the sector.
Princess Muna, who is Patron of Nursing and Midwifery in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and JNC President, said the Kingdom’s nursing sector is entering a critical phase requiring integrated national efforts, sustained investment in education quality, and long-term solutions to ensure continued global competitiveness.
Specialized nursing is a strategic pillar for improving healthcare quality, enhancing patient safety, and strengthening health system efficiency, Her Highness said.
JNC adviser Rowaida Maitah outlined progress on the national nursing and midwifery strategy, describing it as a forward-looking roadmap that positions nursing as a strategic investment in human capital and a pillar of national health security.
She outlined plans for a National Specialized Training Center to bridge gaps between academic training and practical skills, improve graduate readiness, and enhance competitiveness.
Maitah also called for regulated, ethical management of nursing migration to balance workforce mobility with the sustainability of the health system.
JNC Secretary-General Hani Nawafleh said the council approved the annual report of the accreditation unit, which issued more than 17,000 certificates for continuing professional development.
He outlined progress on a new professional specialization system, currently under review by the Legislation and Opinion Bureau, designed to restructure career pathways in line with international standards.
Nawafleh warned of a growing mismatch between rising graduate numbers and limited job opportunities, calling for expanded training, better job matching, and structured access to regional and international labour markets.
A national committee will be formed to manage nursing migration and ensure balance between professional mobility and workforce sustainability, Nawafleh added.
Private Hospitals Association Chairman Fawzi Hammouri warned that the rising number of graduates requires carefully planned measures to retain qualified healthcare professionals, stressing that preserving national medical talent is vital for health security and institutional stability.
The council also discussed draft rules on licensing exam data disclosure to strengthen governance and confidentiality, and reviewed recommendations from a recent deans’ forum.
//Petra// HA
