Health minister visits newly constructed Princess Basma Hospital in Irbid

AMMAN — Minister of Health Firas Hawari on Saturday visited the newly constructed Princess Basma Hospital in Irbid to assess the readiness for relocating from the current building to the new facility after its official completion.

During the visit, Hawari toured the hospital's wards and directed the implementation of plans to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted healthcare services as the relocation progresses, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

The minister highlighted that the new hospital's operational plan will be implemented gradually, with steps in place to prevent any disruption during the transfer of medical equipment and staff to the new facility.

He assured that the hospital would be fully equipped with modern tools, supplies, and additional personnel to meet its operational needs.

Hawari noted that this transition aligns with the Ministry of Health's new approach of gradually opening and operating healthcare facilities, which aims to provide training for healthcare staff and ensure that the hospital is fully prepared when it begins operations.

He stressed that the hospital was designed to efficiently serve the public and act as a referral centre for all ministry hospitals, equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment to deliver essential healthcare services.

In line with the ministry’s broader vision, Hawari reiterated efforts to enhance the medical services provided at all hospitals and health centres, improving infrastructure readiness to offer the best possible care to patients.