Health Ministry, UNOPS in Jordan discuss means to support health sector

Damascus, SANA- Minister of Health, Dr. Hassan al- Ghobash, discussed with Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services in Jordan (UNOPS), Mohammed Othman Akram, means to enhance cooperation in the response to the earthquake disaster and the support for the immediate needs of the health sector.

That came during a meeting held Monday at the building of the Health Ministry.

“The relations between the office and the Ministry are deep rooted, and the support is not limited to the response to the earthquake disaster, as coordination is ongoing,” Dr. al-Ghobash said.

The Health Minister added that the earthquake has greatly affected the health sector, and priorities must be renewed to restore things to normal.

In turn, Akram affirmed the office’s readiness to support the immediate needs of the health sector and to enhance cooperation in terms of financing to support solar energy in hospitals and health centers, in addition to the old projects that are being worked on to secure the required health services to citizens.