Jordan Daily – The Ministry of Health has received a donation of medical equipment from Japan, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance Jordan’s healthcare capabilities.
A ceremony was held today at Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II Hospital to mark the handover, with the Ministry’s Secretary-General for Primary Health Care and Epidemics, Dr. Raed Al-Shboul, and Japanese Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. OKUYAMA Jiro, in attendance, the Embassy of Japan said in a statement.
This donation is the result of an agreement signed in July 2020 between the governments of Jordan and Japan, under which Japan provided a grant of 400 million Japanese Yen (approximately 2.6 million USD). The grant, aimed at supporting Jordan’s fight against COVID-19, has been used to procure essential medical equipment, including digital radiography systems and CT scanners, for 10 government hospitals across the Kingdom.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Al-Shboul emphasized the long-standing and deep relations between Jordan and Japan, noting that the cooperation extends across multiple sectors, particularly healthcare.
He expressed his gratitude to the Japanese government and people, highlighting the critical role the donated equipment has played in strengthening Jordan’s healthcare system.
Ambassador OKUYAMA Jiro recalled the origins of the project, which was initiated during an April 2020 meeting between His Majesty King Abdullah II and then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He noted that the grant was part of Japan’s broader effort to support global health during the COVID-19 pandemic, which had caused severe health, economic, and social disruptions worldwide.
The equipment, which includes central monitors and bedside monitors in addition to radiography systems and CT scanners, is expected to significantly enhance the diagnostic and monitoring capabilities of Jordan’s public hospitals, contributing to the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to improve public health.
