<2>WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health
<3>Strong Partnership across Universal Health Coverage, Mental Health and Humanitarian Health Action
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, underscoring the strong partnership between WHO and Jordan across the areas of universal health coverage (UHC), mental health and humanitarian health action.
<3>Collaboration on Universal Health Coverage
During his visit, Dr Tedros highlighted the significant progress made by Jordan in achieving universal health coverage, with the country’s health system providing essential services to millions of people. The WHO Director-General commended the government of Jordan for its commitment to ensuring that all citizens have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their income or social status.
<3>Advancing Mental Health
Dr Tedros also emphasized the importance of mental health in Jordan, where the WHO has been working closely with the government to strengthen mental health services and promote mental health awareness. The WHO Director-General noted that mental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being, and that Jordan’s efforts to prioritize