10,425 foreign workers infected with Hepatitis C last year — minister

AMMAN — Minister of Health Firas Al-Hawari has announced that the number of foreign workers in Jordan who were infected with Hepatitis C was approximately 10,425 cases last year, according to a local media outlet. These figures bring the total number of viral hepatitis infections to 12,772 in 2022. PCR tests approved Hawari explained that PCR tests have been approved and implemented in the Ministry of Health laboratories and university hospitals. Any foreign worker proven to be infected with HIV will be deported from the Kingdom.The aim of this, he said, is to ensure the safety of foreigners and prevent any harm to public health caused by the spread of the disease. DeportationAny foreign worker proven to be infected with HIV will be deported from the Kingdom, Hawari added. He also pointed out that acquired immune deficiency testing is conducted annually for all categories of foreigners. Read more National news Jordan News   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_509089081')   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_552628228') Read More Crown Prince to Begin Working Visit to Japan on Wednesday Water Ministry: Illegal Drilling Rig Seized, Unauthorized Well Filled in South Shouneh Northern Military Zone Thwarts Infiltration Attempt Along Border