AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoTobacco Crisis: Jordan’s Higher Population Council marks World No Tobacco Day with alarming figures: more than half of Jordanians aged 15+ use tobacco, men make up 71% of users, and 83% started before 24—while low-income smokers spend about 78 dinars a month, squeezing budgets for food, medicine, education, and debt. Cancer Care Standardization: Health Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Bdour approved a Unified National Cancer Treatment Protocol to standardize oncology care across the Ministry of Health, Royal Medical Services, KHCC, JUH, KAUH, and the Jordan Food and Drug Administration—aiming for equal treatment regardless of sector. Public Health at Eid: Greater Amman Municipality says 27,000 sacrificial animals were sold out of about 42,000 at approved sites by the fourth day of Eid Al-Adha, and will immediately remove stalls, clean, and disinfect to protect public health. Workforce & Skills: A World Bank-backed employment programme reports over 61,000 job opportunities created nationwide, with women and youth forming the majority of beneficiaries. Regional Health Risk: The UAE warned Emiratis against travel to DR Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to Ebola concerns, urging registration and strict safety steps.
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