Princess Muna inaugurates regional polio eradication centre

By JT - Jan 17,2016 - Last updated at Jan 18,2016

AMMAN — HRH Princess Muna on Sunday inaugurated a regional centre for health emergencies and polio eradication in Amman, established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as part of its efforts to combat the disease, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

“In our region, the number of people in need of basic health services as a result of emergencies is unprecedented and the pressure placed on WHO to respond is greater than ever,” WAM quoted WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region Director Ala Alwan as saying at the opening ceremony.

Health Minister Ali Hiasat also attended the inauguration, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

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