Conference to examine means to offer comprehensive health insurance

By JT - Mar 14,2015 - Last updated at Mar 14,2015

AMMAN — The Jordanian Society for Health Insurance (JSHI) is organising a regional conference on “comprehensive health insurance” at the Dead Sea on April 25-26, with the participation of local and regional experts and specialists, according to a JSHI statement.

JSHI President Ali Wazani highlighted the importance of the conference, stressing the need to provide all Arab citizens with health insurance, which is a top priority for governments in the region, including Jordan.

Wazani said the event will also discuss several papers presented by public and private institutions.

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