Jordan Daily – A policy paper has called for the establishment of a National AIDS Coordinating Committee to enhance efforts to curb the spread of the disease in Jordan by 2030.
The paper advocates for greater public awareness on prevention methods and a comprehensive national response to HIV-related challenges. Key recommendations include maintaining regular screenings, expanding preventative programs to reduce mortality, improving the quality of life for those living with the virus, and increasing support for comprehensive healthcare.
Participants at the “Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Policies for Vulnerable Groups in Jordan” conference discussed ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Health to combat HIV/AIDS. These include meeting global treatment protocols, implementing a national HIV program that promotes voluntary and anonymous testing, providing support for patients, and ensuring continuous care for people living with the virus.
They also emphasized the importance of the Ministry’s Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center for sexually transmitted infections, established in 1999.
On the sidelines of the conference, the “Ibni” campaign launched a policy paper on integrating sexual and reproductive health issues and rights for people with disabilities into national healthcare protocols and training programs. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare providers’ understanding of the specific needs of individuals with disabilities.
Dr. Ayman Halasa, Director of the Information and Research Center at King Hussein Foundation, noted that the policy papers presented at the conference aim to strengthen the legal and administrative frameworks for protecting the most vulnerable groups, aligning with government efforts to promote human rights and achieve sustainable development goals.
The conference, organized by the King Hussein Foundation’s Information and Research Center, brought together government entities, national institutions, and civil society organizations.
Participants discussed another policy paper proposing legal mechanisms to prevent the sterilization of women with disabilities, and a separate paper calling for new maternal and child health services to be integrated into health insurance system, following 20 years since the original guidelines were introduced.
