Italy and UNRWA sign EUR 1.5 million agreement for provision of health care to Palestine refugees in Jordan

The Ambassador of Italy to Jordan, H.E. Mr. Fabio Cassese, and the Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Jordan, Mr. Mohammed Adar, signed an EUR 1.5 million contribution to support to UNRWA health programme in Jordan.

Financed by the Government of Italy through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), this project will ensure uninterrupted access to medical services provided at the UNRWA Nuzha Health Centre for over 85,000 Palestine refugees living in the area. The project will also ensure that the more than 17,500 Palestine refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan, including individuals residing in King Abdullah Park, will continue to receive adequate health care including primary, secondary, and tertiary services over the next two years.

Speaking at the ceremony, H.E. Ambassador Cassese said: “With this new funding the Italian Government confirms its support to Jordan’s efforts in favour of the most vulnerable people.”

The Ambassador also referred to the continued endeavour of Italy in response to the refugee crisis and in sustaining the health sector.

The Director of UNRWA Affairs in Jordan, Mr. Mohammed Adar expressed his gratitude by saying: “On behalf of UNRWA, I thank the Government of Italy for their generous support towards our health programme in Jordan at this time of great need. This contribution will help us ensure the provision of health care which directly contributes towards the human development of Palestine refugees, including Palestine refugees from Syria.”

UNRWA operates a network of 25 health centres and four mobile dental clinics in Jordan, offering comprehensive outpatient primary health care to some 2.2 million registered Palestine refugees in Jordan.

Original source: UNRWA
Published on 15 July 2020