Jordan CDC President’s Message
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Like other countries, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan faces challenges arising due to the outbreak of epidemics and communicable diseases. The most prominent of which in recent years is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has adverse health, economic, and social repercussions and implications on all societies across the world. As a result, and following the collective efforts made during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan concluded that an official entity must be in place with the aim of enhancing national capabilities in dealing with epidemics and communicable diseases and managing the coordination among all concerned authorities. With a primary focus on prioritization of national safety and protection of the nation’s health security, the JCDC was founded in 2020, in pursuance of the government’s implementation of the Royal Directive set forth in the letter of designation to H.E. Prime Minister.
We look forward to working with all relevant authorities, including ministries, government institutions, and local, regional, and international organizations, for the coordination of efforts exerted in combating and preventing the outbreak of epidemics and communicable diseases and safeguarding the public health of our country. This is especially necessary in light of epidemiological developments and diseases prevalent at the regional and international levels. Today, we present our Strategy, which resulted from the concerted efforts of the Center’s staff and the participatory approach adopted with contributions of relevant local, regional, and international parties. This Strategy sheds light on JCDC policy and working mechanisms for the coming period, including responsibilities assigned in accordance with its statutory regulations, with the aim to fulfill its role and the tasks assigned to it to the fullest.
Out of our awareness of the significance of developing this Strategy, we are confident that all Center staff and partners will approach it with a full measure of devotion to accomplish the required results in a way that ensures the Kingdom’s health security.
To conclude, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the H.E. Prime Minister, Head of the JCDC Board, and the remaining Board Members for all their support in getting this Strategy into operation. I also would like to thank everyone who saved no effort for the development of this Strategy, the Center’s team, and partners, including the ministries, government institutions, and local and international organizations. I pray to God Almighty to help us all to achieve the objectives of this Strategy in service of our country and residents of Jordan under the immense leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, may God protect him, and our trusted Crown Prince, his Royal Highness Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II
His Excellency
Dr. Adel Belbaisi