Jordanian field hospital in Nablus treats over 165,578 patients since establishment

AMMAN — In line with Royal directives and as part of Jordan’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people, the Jordanian Field Hospital Nablus team continues to provide medical and humanitarian services in Nablus city.

The hospital’s force commander  said, “The hospital remains committed to fulfilling its humanitarian and medical duties with efficiency and dedication to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters in Nablus.” 

The commander also highlighted the medical and nursing staff's dedication to delivering the highest levels of healthcare across various medical specialities, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.   

The hospital director said that since operations began on December 22, 2024, the hospital has treated 17,352 patients, performing 294 major and minor surgeries, alongside administering necessary medications and treatments.

Residents of Nablus have expressed deep gratitude for Jordan's continuous support, highlighting the enduring solidarity that reflects the strong, fraternal ties between the two countries.

The Jordanian Field Hospital in Nablus opened on November 23, 2023, and since its establishment, it has treated a total of 165,578 patients.

The hospital is fully equipped with specialised clinics, including paediatrics, gynaecology, internal medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, ENT, dentistry, and general medicine. The facility also features two major operating rooms, a minor operating room, two intensive care units, an X-ray and sterilisation lab, a pharmacy, and a 24/7 emergency department.

The Kingdom has also established two health centres in Ramallah and Jenin, serving tens of thousands of patients in the West Bank, as well as two military field hospitals in Gaza, one in the North of the strip, which was established in 2009, following the Hamas-Israel war in 2008. 

The second was established in Khan Younis in the south in November 2023 at the peak of the Israeli aggression on the coastal enclave that erupted on October 7.