EMPHNET to launch Jordan Public Health Forum
جهينة نيوز -In preparation for the launch of the Jordan Public Health Forum (JPHF), the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) held an introductory meeting for the Forum’s Advisory Committee at the network's premises in Amman.
The JPHF, the first of its kind in Jordan, is expected to foster dialogue among stakeholders across the Kingdom to address prevailing public health trends and challenges, according to a statement.
The JPHF will bring together leading figures, decision makers, and stakeholders from multiple interrelated sectors to collaborate in finding innovative responses to public health matters.
The Forum’s Advisory Committee comprises members with vast experience in the field of public health in Jordan, including former ministers of health, decision and policy makers, academics, as well as professionals working in local and international organisations and the private sector.
"This meeting marks an important step towards the establishment of the Forum. As members of the Forum’s Advisory Committee, you will enrich the Forum with your long-standing and valuable expertise in the field of public health in Jordan," EMPHNET Executive Director, Mohannad Al Nsour, said in opening remarks.
"EMPHNET initiated the JPHF as a vehicle to facilitate open discussions and debate on pertinent public health issues, challenges, concerns, and priorities, contributing towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," he said.
After an introduction on the Forum’s rationale, participants engaged in a discussion on the Forum’s activities for the upcoming year, the timeline of those activities, and preparations for the Forum’s launch, the statement said.
Participants highlighted the significance of the Forum in bridging the health system with other involved sectors to build closer multi-sectoral connections and collaboration. Participants also emphasized JPHF’s role in creating insights and actionable recommendations for policy and decision makers, it added.
The JPHF was initiated by EMPHNET as part of its efforts to promote collaborative and multi-sectoral approaches towards sustainable public health development.
//Petra//SS
The JPHF, the first of its kind in Jordan, is expected to foster dialogue among stakeholders across the Kingdom to address prevailing public health trends and challenges, according to a statement.
The JPHF will bring together leading figures, decision makers, and stakeholders from multiple interrelated sectors to collaborate in finding innovative responses to public health matters.
The Forum’s Advisory Committee comprises members with vast experience in the field of public health in Jordan, including former ministers of health, decision and policy makers, academics, as well as professionals working in local and international organisations and the private sector.
"This meeting marks an important step towards the establishment of the Forum. As members of the Forum’s Advisory Committee, you will enrich the Forum with your long-standing and valuable expertise in the field of public health in Jordan," EMPHNET Executive Director, Mohannad Al Nsour, said in opening remarks.
"EMPHNET initiated the JPHF as a vehicle to facilitate open discussions and debate on pertinent public health issues, challenges, concerns, and priorities, contributing towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," he said.
After an introduction on the Forum’s rationale, participants engaged in a discussion on the Forum’s activities for the upcoming year, the timeline of those activities, and preparations for the Forum’s launch, the statement said.
Participants highlighted the significance of the Forum in bridging the health system with other involved sectors to build closer multi-sectoral connections and collaboration. Participants also emphasized JPHF’s role in creating insights and actionable recommendations for policy and decision makers, it added.
The JPHF was initiated by EMPHNET as part of its efforts to promote collaborative and multi-sectoral approaches towards sustainable public health development.
//Petra//SS