Following the successful first phase in reducing pressure on Al-Bashir Hospital's emergency departments, the Ministry of Health has announced the launch of the second phase of its development plan—this time in Zarqa Governorate. The move reflects a practical trend toward implementing this model nationwide.
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Minister of Health, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour, emphasized that the positive results achieved in Amman—measured by the number of evening visitors, reduced congestion, and faster service delivery—were the direct motivation for this expansion. He noted that the new phase will commence on May 2nd, activating evening shifts in five comprehensive health centers surrounding the Zarqa Government Hospital and Prince Faisal Government Hospital in Ruseifa.
The designated centers include:
Zarqa Comprehensive Health Center.
Iskan Al-Hashimiyya Comprehensive Health Center.
Wadi Al-Hajar Comprehensive Health Center.
Al-Mushairifa Comprehensive Health Center.
Hai Al-Rasheed Comprehensive Health Center.
These centers will welcome patients during the evening shift from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Dr. Al-Badour explained that data shows the emergency departments at Zarqa and Prince Faisal hospitals receive approximately 2,200 visitors daily, with the highest concentration (nearly 70%) occurring during the evening. He pointed out that the majority of these cases are classified as minor and can be effectively managed at health centers.
He added that these indicators formed the basis for bringing healthcare services closer to citizens, aligning with their needs and preferred visiting times. While the first phase in Amman targeted areas surrounding Al-Bashir Hospital with a population of about 2 million, the current phase covers Zarqa Governorate, home to approximately 1.8 million residents.
The Minister confirmed that services at these centers will be integrated, offering family medicine, emergency services, radiology, and laboratory work, in addition to the dispensing of daily and monthly medications. This aims to minimize the need for hospital visits and save patients time and effort.
He stressed that the goal is not just to relieve pressure but to "reorganize the patient journey," ensuring every visitor receives the right care in the right place, which directly improves the quality of care and response time for critical cases.
Dr. Al-Badour also directed the reinforcement of medication supplies at the five centers and expanded doctors' authority to prescribe treatments, particularly for chronic diseases, to ensure service continuity and efficiency. He called on Zarqa residents to utilize this opportunity by visiting these centers in the evening for minor cases or to collect medications, rather than facing long waits in emergency departments.
Regarding the nationwide rollout, the Minister stated: "The message is clear: what succeeded in Amman begins today in Zarqa… and the expansion plan continues."
