AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian Response: Jordan and Qatar sent humanitarian, medical and food aid to Venezuela after twin earthquakes, including 26 tonnes of specialized medical supplies and equipment for Jordan’s international search-and-rescue team, with more flights planned. Disaster Health Watch: As the death toll climbs past 2,200 and thousands remain missing, reports warn of mounting pressure on hospitals, morgues, and supplies, with experts flagging a looming public health crisis. Local Health & Safety: In Jordan, the focus on preparedness also shows up in community health efforts—Housing Bank is funding inclusive mobile museum tours aimed at children and youth with disabilities, pairing arts with health and anti-bullying goals. Care Access & Capacity: Jordan’s field hospital support continues too, with a medical and relief convoy dispatched to the Nablus Field Hospital to keep services running and strengthen capacity.

Humanitarian Response: Jordan dispatched two medical and relief aid planes to earthquake-struck Venezuela, with supplies for injuries, food, and rescue teams—part of a wider effort that also included earlier search-and-rescue deployment. Disaster Health: As the death toll in Venezuela climbed past 2,200 and thousands were injured or missing, reports highlighted strained hospitals and morgues, with EU experts warning a major health crisis could unfold in the coming days due to heat, humidity, and disrupted services. Rescue Hope: Even after the critical survival window, Jordanian rescuers helped pull a 3-year-old boy from rubble after six days; officials said he received first aid and was taken to hospital. Local Health & Safety: Jordan’s Field Hospital support also continued at Nablus/11, with a convoy carrying medical and humanitarian supplies to keep services running. Policy & Wellbeing: A workshop in Amman urged stronger protection against digital violence for children, women, the elderly, and people with disabilities, including calls for reporting mechanisms and school curriculum updates.

Humanitarian Health Response: Jordanian Armed Forces sent a five-truck aid convoy to the Jordanian Field Hospital Nablus/11 with medical supplies and food to keep services running in the West Bank. Disaster Medicine & Rescue: After Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, Jordanian rescue teams pulled a 3-year-old boy (Kleiber/Klieber Moran) from rubble in La Guaira on day six; he received first aid and was taken to hospital as the death toll climbed past 2,000 and UN agencies warned of worsening shortages. Digital Safety for Caregivers & Families: In Amman, a National Center for Human Rights workshop on “digital violence” urged protections for children, women, the elderly and people with disabilities, including adding the topic to school curricula and strengthening reporting mechanisms. Diabetes Care Tech: Tandem’s t:slim X2 insulin pump is now compatible with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus CGM in the UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland and Italy, with more countries expected later in 2026. Local Health-Linked Industry: Irbid’s industrial exports rose to $590.1m in H1 2026, with therapeutic industries and medical supplies up 87.8% in June.

Diabetes Tech in Jordan’s Orbit: Tandem’s t:slim X2 insulin pump is now compatible with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus CGM in the UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland and Italy, with more European rollouts expected later in 2026—another step toward more flexible closed-loop care. Humanitarian Health Response: Jordanian rescue teams pulled a 3-year-old boy from rubble in Venezuela’s quake-hit La Guaira six days after the disaster; he received first aid and was taken for treatment in Caracas as UN warnings grow over food, shelter, and strained medical access. Regional Medical Aid: The Jordan Armed Forces sent a five-truck aid convoy to support the Jordanian Field Hospital in Nablus, boosting medical and humanitarian supplies for West Bank care. Local Health & City Planning: Greater Amman Municipality launched the second Voluntary Local Review for a “smart, resilient and livable city,” linking investments to quality-of-life and urban resilience goals. Pharma Update: SERB Pharmaceuticals completed acquisition of Idefirix® (imlifidase) rights across EU/UK and MENA, aiming to expand access to a rare, time-critical transplant medicine. Research Spotlight: Jordanian researchers reported marine microorganisms in the Gulf of Aqaba may produce compounds active against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, pointing to new medicine pathways.

Disaster Response: Jordan’s civil defense team pulled a 3-year-old boy (Klieber Morán) alive from rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira six days after twin quakes, giving him first aid and transferring him to hospital in Caracas as the UN warns tens of thousands still need food and shelter. Public Health Pressure: With the death toll reported near 1,943 and basic services disrupted, aid groups warn of rising hunger, disease risk, and an overwhelmed healthcare system while rescue efforts slow. Jordan Research & Medicines: Scientists at the University of Jordan report Gulf of Aqaba marine microorganisms may produce compounds active against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, pointing toward new medicine development. Healthcare Research Oversight: AAHRPP accredited five more human research protection entities, including Merck research labs and Uniformed Services University, expanding standards for ethical, participant-safe studies. Safety & Care Access: A Royal Jordanian crew bus crash in New York’s Long Island Expressway left one crew member dead and others injured, with medical care underway.

Humanitarian Rescue: Jordan’s search-and-rescue team in Venezuela pulled a 3-year-old child alive from rubble in Caracas after six days, with first aid given on site and transfer to a nearby hospital. Disaster Response: The same earthquake response effort continues as Jordanian rescuers work alongside international teams after twin quakes devastated parts of the country. Regional Health Capacity: A Jordan-linked rescue story comes amid broader medical aid momentum, including an Israeli mission in Rwanda that saved 21 children with complex heart conditions and trained local specialists. Travel Safety: A Royal Jordanian crew bus crash in New York left one crew member dead and dozens injured after the shuttle overturned on the Long Island Expressway; RJ says injured staff are stable and receiving care. Local Health & Wellness: Jordan’s industrial exports rose 9.1% in the first four months of 2026, with medical supplies among the gains—an economic signal that can support healthcare supply chains.

Healthcare Infrastructure: The Amman Field Hospital has received its first patient, with its emergency and intensive care units now operational under the Ministry of Health’s reactivation plan, aiming to support Prince Hamzah Hospital, improve response times, and expand capacity (70 emergency beds, 44 ICU beds, plus 40 dialysis beds). Public Health & Safety: Jordan’s summer heat is intensifying, with Amman in the low 30s°C and Aqaba/Dead Sea areas pushing past 40°C—raising the stakes for hydration and heat-wave preparedness. Child & Women Protection: The Social Development Ministry launched a national multi-sector action plan (2026–2030) to prevent and respond to child protection issues, family violence, and violence against women and girls, developed with UNICEF and UNFPA. Digital Wellness: Orange Jordan sponsored the Javier Saviola Challenge, pairing football trials with cyberbullying awareness and screen-time guidance for youth.

Child Protection & Family Violence: The Social Development Ministry, via the National Council for Family Affairs with UNICEF and UNFPA, launched a costed 2026–2030 national plan to prevent and respond to child protection issues, family violence, and violence against women and girls, built through consultations with hundreds of stakeholders. Public Hospital Capacity: The Amman Field Hospital began operating its emergency and intensive care units, adding 70 emergency beds, 44 ICU beds, and 40 dialysis beds to support Prince Hamzah Hospital and improve response times. Weight-Loss Treatment in Jordan: Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) in Jordan after JFDA authorization, expanding options for people living with excess weight. Industrial Jobs Push: Zarqa Industrial Estate targets up to 530 industrial firms and about 21,000 jobs as Jordan moves to grow a greener industrial hub. Humanitarian Response Abroad: Jordan’s international search and rescue team started operations in earthquake-hit Venezuela, with a 100-member team including three doctors, working across three Caracas sites.

Weight Management in Jordan: Novo Nordisk says Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is now available in Amman after JFDA authorization, expanding evidence-based options for people living with excess weight. Disaster Response: Jordan’s International Search and Rescue team (100 members, including three doctors) has begun operations in Caracas to find survivors after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, working across three sites with local authorities. Public Health & Water: Gaza’s sanitation collapse is worsening disease risk, with agencies warning of rising skin infections and diarrhea as sewage floods camps and most people rely on trucked drinking water. Local Care for Children: King Abdullah met an eight-year-old Jordanian boy in the US receiving treatment in Philadelphia and invited him to attend Al Nashama’s match against Argentina. Regional Trade & Industry: Jordan’s exports to EU markets rose 49.3% to 218 million dinars in the first four months of 2026, with industrial, food, pharmaceutical and chemical products highlighted. Health Security & Innovation: Hikma took part in WEF discussions on healthcare security and supply-chain resilience, focusing on building stronger regional systems.

Humanitarian Response: Jordan’s International Search and Rescue Team (100 personnel, including three Royal Medical Services doctors) has begun operations in earthquake-stricken Venezuela, working across three Caracas sites with advanced USAR tools and coordination with local authorities. Public Health Access: A new global map highlights that safe drinking water remains out of reach for over 2 billion people, with access below 20% in several low-income countries. Local Care & Support: King Abdullah met an eight-year-old Jordanian boy in Philadelphia receiving treatment for multiple neurological and muscular disorders, inviting him to watch Jordan’s Al Nashama match against Argentina. Medical Innovation & Industry: Hikma Pharmaceuticals wrapped high-level participation at the World Economic Forum, focusing on healthcare security, supply chain resilience, and regional prosperity. Health Awareness: Marcus Rashford’s girlfriend shared her endometriosis struggles, adding a personal spotlight on a painful, often-misunderstood condition. Disaster Scale: UN reporting says more than 2,200 rescuers from 27 countries are deployed in Venezuela as the death toll rises and damage estimates climb.

Digital Health & Tech Push: Jordan is accelerating its digital future under Crown Prince Hussein’s tech drive, including AI and upgrades to services like the Jordan Digital Health Centre and the unified platform Sanad. Crisis Response: Jordan sent rescue teams and medical staff to Venezuela after twin earthquakes, as UN reports cite large-scale international search-and-rescue deployments and rising casualties. Public Health & Safety: Jordan also faced a deadly World Cup watch-party stampede in Amman, with reports of one death and multiple injuries, renewing calls for crowd safety. Medical Research: A new study highlights how families’ willingness to donate organs in intensive care units is shaped by trust, knowledge, beliefs, and the stress of ICU decision-making. Health & Wellness Culture: A piece on “cinematic neurosis” explores why some people develop lasting fear after horror films—an angle that intersects mental health and childhood experiences. Trade & Pharma: Jordan’s exports to the EU jumped sharply, with industrial, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors flagged as key growth areas.

Digital Health & Tech Push: Jordan is accelerating its digital future under Crown Prince Hussein’s tech push, with the National Council for Future Technology driving AI and e-services like the Jordan Digital Health Centre and the Sanad unified platform. Royal Milestone: The Kingdom marked Crown Prince Hussein’s 32nd birthday, highlighting his role in modernizing government services and backing youth and volunteerism. Disaster Response (Venezuela): Jordan sent search, rescue, and medical teams to support earthquake relief in Venezuela, with a field hospital and aid supplies expected soon. Earthquake Aftermath: UN-linked reporting puts Venezuela’s quake death toll at about 920, with thousands injured and tens of thousands still unaccounted for amid communications failures. Public Health/Medical Care (Gaza): A new report describes severe harm to children in Gaza and includes firsthand accounts from an emergency physician treating patients at a medical complex receiving casualties. Community Safety (Jordan): Reports continue to follow a deadly World Cup watch-party stampede in Jordan that left one dead and multiple injured, renewing calls for crowd-safety measures. Trade & Industry: Jordan’s exports to the EU rose sharply in early 2026, with growth tied to industrial, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors meeting European standards.

Disaster Response: Jordan has dispatched search, rescue, and medical teams to Venezuela after twin earthquakes, with 100 Civil Defence specialists and Royal Medical Services staff heading to the hardest-hit areas, and a field hospital plus medical and therapeutic supplies expected soon. Earthquake Toll: Venezuela’s interim leadership says deaths have risen to 589 (with 2,980 injured) and reports of missing people remain high amid communications failures and collapsed infrastructure. Healthcare & Aid: The UN says international mobilization is scaling up fast, with dozens of emergency medical and urban search-and-rescue teams being deployed to support survivors. Public Health Research: A new cross-sectional study highlights how families’ willingness to donate organs in intensive care units is shaped by trust in healthcare, knowledge of donation, beliefs about body integrity, and the stress of decision-making during grief. Trade & Pharma Capacity: Jordan’s exports to EU countries reportedly jumped 49.3% in the first four months, with growth tied to industrial, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors—an angle that matters for health supply chains and medical goods.

Humanitarian Response: Jordan has sent search, rescue, and medical teams to Venezuela after twin earthquakes, with a Royal Court statement saying 100 specialists are already deployed and a field hospital plus medical and therapeutic supplies are expected to follow. Disaster Toll Update: Venezuela’s interim president reported the death toll has climbed to 920, with 3,360 injured and thousands left homeless as La Guaira moves under military control to speed food and water distribution. Health Workforce News: Surry Community College held a graduation for 53 students from its Associate Degree Nursing program, highlighting ongoing local training for urgent care and clinical roles. Public Health & Safety: Reports from Jordan’s World Cup screening in Amman describe a stampede that left one dead and eight injured, renewing focus on crowd safety and emergency readiness. Cybersecurity & Care Systems: A separate report notes a cyberattack forced a Jordanian healthcare facility to revert to paper records, underscoring the need for stronger digital resilience in medical settings.

Humanitarian Medical Support: Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) sent medical and logistical supplies to surgical stations in Ramallah and Jenin, aiming to keep services running and expand capacity for Palestinian patients. Field Hospital Update: Jordanian Field Hospital Nablus/11 arrived to provide care across surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, ophthalmology, dentistry and emergency medicine, while Nablus/10 returned after treating 29,631 patients and performing 280+ surgeries. Gaza Child Care: Jordan Red Crescent says wounded children from Gaza receiving treatment and prosthetics at Jordan Red Crescent Hospital get surgeries, rehabilitation, psychological and social support, plus daily meals and hygiene items. Lebanon Aid Convoy: Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation dispatched its ninth 20-truck aid convoy to Lebanon with partners including JAF, WFP and UNRWA, focused on public health and safety. Local Health Tragedy: Jordan mourns a 15-year-old who died after a stampede during a World Cup screening in Amman, with critical injuries reported and the victim later identified in hospital.

Humanitarian Medical Support: Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) sent medical and logistical supplies to its surgical stations in Ramallah and Jenin, aiming to keep services running and expand care capacity for Palestinians. Aid Convoys: Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) dispatched its ninth 20-truck aid convoy to Lebanon with support from JAF, the Foreign Ministry, WFP and UNRWA, focused on easing hardship and improving public health and safety. Child Healthcare in Crisis: Jordan Red Crescent Hospital said wounded children from Gaza receiving treatment and prosthetics are supported with surgeries, rehabilitation, prosthetic fitting, and psychological and social care, plus meals and hygiene items during their stay. Local Health & Safety: Jordan mourned a 15-year-old who died after a stampede during a World Cup screening in Amman’s Hashemite Square; reports say he was critically injured in the crowd crush and later died in hospital. Public Health & Trade: US Customs banned Under Armour imports from two Jordanian factories tied to a forced-labour investigation, raising fresh pressure on labour and supply-chain standards. Education Health Link: Tawjihi exams begin Thursday with 126,679 students in the first session, including candidates in health sciences and students in correctional and juvenile rehabilitation centers.