MIDDLEEAST TYCOON NEWS DESK: On Tuesday, His Majesty King Abdullah inaugurated the Ministry of Health’s Strategic Medical Inventory Warehouse in the Yajouz area, a significant step aimed at bolstering Jordan’s medical stockpile for an additional four months. This initiative aligns with Jordan’s broader vision to enhance the strategic reserves of food, medicine, and energy.
During the inauguration, Health Minister Feras Hawari briefed the King on the importance of the new facility, which is set to supply medicines to sub-warehouses across various governorates, hospitals, health directorates, and primary healthcare centers. The establishment of this warehouse marks a significant advancement, as it is the first centralized pharmaceutical warehouse in the public sector.
The project is part of a comprehensive effort to modernize Jordan’s supply chain infrastructure. Plans include the modernization of six warehouses in the north and four in the south, along with the establishment of two additional warehouses in Amman. This initiative is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of medical supplies throughout the country.
The warehouse was developed in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and funded by the European Union. It features a substantial storage area of 959 square meters, equipped with 24 refrigerated trucks and sophisticated computerized systems to ensure the proper management of medical waste. These features are crucial for maintaining the integrity of medical supplies and ensuring that they are delivered safely and efficiently.
The inauguration event was attended by key figures, including Alaa Batayneh, Director of the Office of His Majesty, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat, European Union Ambassador to Jordan Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, and WHO representative in Jordan Jamela Al Raiby, highlighting the collaborative efforts involved in this significant health initiative.
