Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour affirmed that health security is a pivotal element of the national security system, explaining that the health of citizens constitutes the first line of defense for the stability and safety of the state.

 

During a lecture he delivered at the Royal Jordanian National Defense College to scholars in the 23rd National Defense Course, in the presence of the Commandant, the President, and members of the College's Directing Staff, Al-Badour indicated that the Ministry of Health's 2023-2025 strategy represents a key pillar of national security through its eight pillars related to prevention, medical care, human resources, infrastructure, financing, digital transformation, crisis management, and governance.

Al-Badour explained that partnership among various state institutions is essential to achieving health objectives, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with the Armed Forces, security agencies, the private sector, universities, civil society, and international partners.

The Minister reviewed the pillars of the strategic plan, which was developed in accordance with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II and in pursuit of the vision for economic modernization. He also outlined the legislative foundations upon which the Ministry's work is based, in accordance with the Public Health Law No. 47 of 2008 and its amendments.

Dr. Al-Badour also addressed the efforts being made to develop hospital services and enhance their readiness to handle emergencies, including the establishment of a bed management unit, the development of a national referral network, and the oversight of medical waste management. In the area of ​​human resources, he emphasized the importance of regulating and automating healthcare professions, exchanging resident training opportunities, providing student training, empowering researchers, and supporting specialized health education.

 

He also mentioned the measures being taken to develop the infrastructure of healthcare facilities, strengthen pharmaceutical security through the new strategic medical stockpile, and modernize supply depots in various regions.

 

He further reviewed the Ministry's efforts to expand insurance coverage, collaborate with private sector hospitals to treat public sector employees and kidney failure patients, and provide services to refugees.

 

Regarding the digital transformation initiative, he affirmed that digitization is a sovereign project that enhances response speed and information accuracy. He noted the establishment of the Jordanian Digital Health Center, the computerization of health centers and hospitals, the activation of specialized electronic services, the implementation of a medication delivery service, and the initiation of digitizing supply chains.

 

At the conclusion of the lecture, an extensive discussion took place during which Dr. Al-Badour answered questions and inquiries from the audience.