AMMAN — HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the Regent, on
Tuesday visited the
King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), according to a Royal
Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
Crown Prince Hussein toured the KHCC’s pediatrics
facilities, accompanied by HRH Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the board
of trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center, commending the
efforts of the KHCC’s staff, and the intensive care they provide to cancer
patients.
During the tour, the Regent listened to a briefing by
Princess Ghida, who noted that the center has become the first destination for
cancer patients in the Middle East.
KHCC’s CEO and Director General Asem Mansour said the
center receives around 400 new cancer cases among children annually, and hosts
nearly 90 percent of cancer pediatric patients in Jordan.
Mansour added that the center has a 352-bed capacity and
receives 14,000 inpatients annually, and 250,000 cases at outpatient clinics,
noting that it includes over 300 specialized doctors and 1,000 nurses.
Two floors at the KHCC have been designated for child
patients, with specialized clinics, intensive care units, and chemotherapy
facilities, in addition to the “Heroes Cave” child waiting area, which was
refurbished upon Crown Prince Hussein’s request.
The KHCC also provides comprehensive and psychosocial
support programs for children.
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