AMMAN — The Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) and UNRWA on Thursday launched the fifth cohort of the Primary and Reproductive Healthcare Diploma for registered nurses and midwives.

 

The programme builds on ongoing cooperation to boost healthcare workforce capacity and improve service quality in line with the global advances in health education and continuous professional development, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

During the launching ceremony, JNC Secretary-General Hani Nawafleh said that the partnership reflects a "successful model," based on investing in human capital as a driver of health system development, aligning with JNC President HRH Princess Muna’s vision for advancing nursing education, professional development, and international collaboration.

 

He said that the council continues to play a national and regional role as a reference institution in regulating and developing the nursing profession, stressing that sustainable capacity-building for nurses and midwives is essential to quality care and patient safety.

 

Nawafleh added that such programmes reinforce Jordan’s position as a "regional hub" for nursing education and professional development, pointing to the importance of sustained investment in health workers to build more resilient and responsive health systems.

 

On its scope, the one-year programme is designed to enhance the clinical and scientific skills of nurses and midwives working in UNRWA health facilities across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

 

Delivered through a hybrid learning model combining online education with on-the-job training, the programme ensures continuity of healthcare services while improving professional competencies and practical skills.

 

The fifth cohort, which includes 114 nurses and midwives, is divided into two training groups, focusing on primary healthcare and reproductive health to enhance field readiness and improve service delivery.

 

Since its launch, the programme has graduated 171 participants across four cohorts.

 

The programme, which is also part of the Japanese government's support for health and humanitarian initiatives for Palestine refugees, aims at enhancing healthcare sustainability and human resource development in the sector.