AMMAN — A
comprehensive national media campaign addressing family planning has been
launched in collaboration with the Health and Family Organization. This
initiative is undertaken in conjunction with the Health and Family Project,
generously funded by the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Minister of Health, Firas Al-Hawari, highlighted the escalating
fertility rate among
Syrian refugee women, reaching 4.7, compared to the rate of
2.6 among Jordanian women. Consequently, approximately 200,000 recorded births
have occurred since the onset of the
Syrian refugee crisis.
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Speaking
at the launch event, Hawari emphasized notable advancements in
primary healthcare and maternal and child health within Jordan. He underscored the
growing number of expectant mothers receiving pre-delivery healthcare services,
signaling progress in maternal care, Jo24, the Jordan
News Agency, Petra reported.
The
Jordanian healthcare sector faces exceptional challenges due to the influx of
around 1.3 million
Syrian refugees. This surge has led to an unprecedented rise
in childbirths, exerting immense pressure on the MOH infrastructure, including
hospitals and healthcare centers.
Comprehensive health coverage by 2030
He
underlined the imperative of ongoing cooperation between the Jordanian
government and donor organizations. This collaboration is pivotal to realizing
the desired advancements within the
health sector. Aligned with the Ministry of
Health's strategic aims and vision for economic and administrative
modernization, the overarching objective is to achieve comprehensive health
coverage by 2030, aligning with national commitments.
The
minister stressed that the national media campaign for family planning is an
integral part of the MOH’s strategy to enhance women's and children's health.
This encompasses multifaceted components, such as advocating for exclusive
breastfeeding during the initial six months of an infant's life, providing
nutritional support for infants, young children, and mothers, establishing
healthcare centers tailored to women's needs, child-friendly hospitals, and
extending free reproductive health and family planning services.
Further
explaining, he highlighted the significance of healthy spacing between
pregnancies and extending intervals. These practices not only significantly
impact the well-being of newborns and mothers, but also contribute to a
reduction in premature births, low birth weight, maternal and child mortality,
and complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth. These positive
outcomes extend to benefit families and communities as a whole.
500 healthcare centers
The
Ministry of Health has successfully integrated reproductive health and family
planning services into more than 500 healthcare centers. The focus has been on
enhancing service quality to ensure comprehensive and exceptional care for
diverse groups across the kingdom, encompassing both
Jordanians and non-Jordanians.
Leslie
Reed, Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Jordan,
elucidated that the campaign's mission is to encourage, inspire, and empower
couples to adopt healthier behaviors. By providing them with essential
information, the campaign aims to equip them to make informed choices for their
health and their families'.
The
campaign highlights the tangible impact of embracing family planning concepts.
This includes promoting healthy spacing between pregnancies to mitigate the
risks associated with closely spaced childbirths, and striving for an optimal
family size that ensures the well-being of mothers, fathers, and children.
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