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The territory of Jordan had been occupied by many civilizations before the creation of the modern state, including those of the Ancient Near East with the Canaanite and later other Semitic peoples such as the Edomites, and the Moabites. Other civilizations possessing the territory east of the river Jordan were: Akkadian, Assyrian, Israelite/Judean, Babylonian, and Persian empires. For a time the lands of the Jordan valley were under the rule of Pharaonic Egypt, including parts of the greater Kingdom of Israel, the later Judaean Kingdom,Hasmonaen Kingdom of Israel and the Herodian Dynasty). The region of the Jordan Valley was also inhabited by the Nabataean civilization which left rich archaeological remains at Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World located in the modern Ma'an Governorate. Cultures from the west bank of the Jordan river also left archaeological evidence of their influence, notably the MacedonianGreek Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

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Interested in exploring sites, rich in historic and religious significance? Then Jordan is the place for you!Mentioned i...
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Interested in exploring sites, rich in historic and religious significance? Then Jordan is the place for you!

Mentioned in the Bible, Bethany Beyond the Jordan is where John the Baptist lived and where Jesus was baptized

Jordan HospitalsJordan, apart from being a popular tourist destination, also bears the proud title of being the top medi...
24/06/2012

Jordan Hospitals

Jordan, apart from being a popular tourist destination, also bears the proud title of being the top medical healthcare provider in the Arab region, and fifth, around the world, awarded by a study conducted by World Bank in 2008. Coupled with immense support from the Jordanian government, hospitals in Jordan are aplenty and soundly equipped with state of the art equipment and highly qualified doctors.
With treatment costs falling as low as just 25 percent of the cost in the U.S., it is not surprising that Jordan played host to over 250,000 patients in 2008.

The fact that Jordan places a high value on healthcare can be seen by the high life expectancy in the country, 78.55 years, which is amongst the highest in the world. Also, English is widely spoken around the country, facilitating easy communication.

Apart from cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dentistry, Jordan is also known for its world class neurological surgery, kidney replacements, cardiac surgery and orthopedics. Also a large number of doctors and surgeons in the leading hospitals in Jordan are trained in prestigious institutions abroad, and hence can be expected to have considerable skill and experience. In fact, a 2004 report claimed that patients often chose Jordan as their medical destination due to the expertise of the physicians.

Overview of Hospitals and Clinics in Jordan

Most hospitals in Jordan are concentrated in Amman, and many boast of international accreditation. Some of the popular hospitals situated in Jordan include the King Hussein Cancer Center, which also happens to be one of the top cancer treatment centers in the world. More information can be obtained on the King Hussein Cancer Center web page.

Another notable establishment is the Specialty Hospital, located in Amman,which has been successfully serving patients since 1993. International accreditation apart, Specialty Hospital also provides the best in terms of technology and expertise.

Jordan Hospital is another JCI accredited hospital, complete with a highly trained and experienced staff. Providing multispecialty care, Jordan Hospital also provides extremely attractive rates, which are approved by the government as well as the Jordan Medical Association.More information can be obtained on the Jordan Hospital web page.

With the Jordanian government going the extra mile for facilitating foreigners to receive medical treatment fast and securely, Jordan is the ideal choice for medical treatment abroad.

International & Domestic Accreditations of Jordan Hospitals

Jordan has several hospitals with international accreditations such as Joint Commission International, as well as the required ISO certification. Also a number of these hospitals are staffed by doctors who are America board certified; increasing the level of expertise and experience they have to offer.

Apart from international accreditations, numerous Jordanian hospitals are also recipients of HCAC, which stands for Health Care Accreditation Council, accreditation. The HCAC is Jordan’s domestic accreditation system, which has been monitoring and improving health care in Jordan since 2007. HCAC is accredited by ISQua itself, which is recognized as a high level accreditation of quality even by the American Medical Association.

Jordan Hospitals, Clinics & Medical Center as Arab Medical Tourism Hub

Jordan hopes to dominate the Middle East health care scene, with a goal of earning a billion dollars in annual revenue for the ministry of health, by 2010. With thousands of patients, from numerous Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen and many others, coming in for regular treatment, hospitals in Jordan have clearly established their high competence. The country is also keenly pursuing efforts to attract more tourists from nearby countries, which include training hospital staff to communicate in English, Arabic and even Russian, offering high quality and cheap services, as well as package deals including air fare, and also the setting up of a specialized government counter at the airport, to aid medical tourists.

Medical Tourism Corporation facilitates medical treatments at leading hospitals in Jordan and around the world. Please fill out the Medical Questionniare on this page for more information & medical treatment quotes from these hospitals.

Medical Tourism Jordan  Ranked first in the Middle East and fifth in the world, Jordan is on the fast track to the top i...
24/06/2012

Medical Tourism Jordan Ranked first in the Middle East and fifth in the world, Jordan is on the fast track to the top in the field of healthcare. Medical tourism in Jordan has received heavy investments for hospitals and staff, and the country is working hard to attain its goal of a billion dollars in revenue for the ministry of health by 2010.

Wadi RumOn 25th June, 2011 Wadi Rum was inscribed as a new UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it Jordan’s fourth World H...
03/04/2012

Wadi Rum
On 25th June, 2011 Wadi Rum was inscribed as a new UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it Jordan’s fourth World Heritage site after Petra, Qusayr Amra and Um Ar-Rassas. The USAID Jordan Tourism Development Project is pleased to have partnered with the Government of Jordan to reach this internationally-acclaimed recognition, which is a great honor for Jordan and all Jordanians.

“This win is considered a recognition for Jordan and its heritage, and will have a great impact on the country’s tourism sector,” said Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E. Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh.

“We are pleased and honored by the UNESCO inscription. Wadi Rum is unique in the world in terms of its geological morphology and the rock art inscriptions that can be found through the area,” said H.E. Issa Ayoub, Chief Commissioner of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), the custodian of the site. He added, “Now that the Wadi Rum Protect Area has been inscribed, our duty is to present it to the world in a manner fit for its special global status.”

The road to UNESCO inscription was not easy, and many institutions and individuals played key roles in achieving this success. Work began in 2009, starting with a memorandum of understanding signed in May 2009 between the USAID Jordan Tourism Development Project and ASEZA; the Ministry of Environment supported the UNESCO nomination as well as the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, Department of Antiquities and the Jordan World Heritage National Committee. A team of international and Jordanian experts engaged by the USAID tourism project developed a superb winning file. As a result, Wadi Rum has been inscribed as a mixed value site, which is unique in both its natural beauty and cultural significance.

“We were proud to have worked with the Government of Jordan and the Wadi Rum community leaders on developing this nomination. This will further raise the profile of Wadi Rum globally which will attract higher value visitors and improve livelihoods of local residents,” said Ibrahim Osta, Chief of Party of the USAID Jordan Tourism Development Project.

To win the prestigious accolade Jordan needed to demonstrate outstanding universal value for the site of Wadi Rum. “This means that Wadi Rum is important to all of humanity and this is another responsibility for Jordan to be the custodian of another world Heritage site,” said Senator Akel Biltaji.

Dr. Moawiyah Ibrahim, head of the Jordan National World Heritage Committee Representative said, “This is an important step toward protecting the site and putting the site on the road to sustainable development.”

The total area of WRPA is 74,200ha. The property extends approximately 42km from north to south and approximately 33km from east to west. A buffer zone of c.5km in width, with some excepted areas, surrounds the nominated area and is stated as having a total area of 60,000ha. Wadi Rum is a major feature within the Hisma desert lying to the East of the Jordan Rift Valley and south of the steep escarpment of the central Jordanian plateau. Wadi Rum was made famous in the West by the movie Lawrence of Arabia. It was also an important station in the Great Arab Revolt of 1916, lead by Sharif Hussein bin Ali, great grandfather of His Majesty King Abdullah II

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