US ambassador visits Irbid, discusses refugee, education issues

AMMAN — US Ambassador to Jordan Alice G. Wells visited Irbid on Wednesday, where she met with governorate officials to discuss education, health, refugee and host community matters. 

Wells also visited the Caritas Non-Formal Education programme at the Patriarchate Latin School of Huson, where she donated books to the students on behalf of the US government, according to an embassy statement. 

She also visited the Princess Rahma and Princess Badiya hospitals and donated medical supplies through the UNHCR. Wells also held discussions with the Irbid Community Support Committee, where Jordanians and Syrians work together to identify and solve challenges facing their communities.