The inaugural meeting of the Women’s Health Studies Unit at Middle East University, chaired by President Professor Salam Al-Mahadin, highlighted Jordanian women’s health priorities and brought together academic leaders, medical professionals, and representatives from the medical, pharmaceutical, insurance, and King Hussein Cancer Foundation sectors to establish an integrated framework addressing national healthcare needs and launching sustainable initiatives to enhance quality of life.
Uniting leading sector experts and scholars, the meeting was attended by Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy Dr Suha Abu Dawleh and Head of the Women’s Health Studies Unit Dr Manar Sweis, alongside a distinguished panel of specialists. Discussions focused on women’s health priorities across different life stages, advocating a strategic shift from traditional curative care towards a comprehensive model grounded in prevention, early screening, health education, and empowering women’s awareness of their fundamental right to a healthy, safe life, ultimately fostering family stability and societal well-being.
Outlining actionable national healthcare strategies, the meeting concluded with recommendations to launch preventive health campaigns, early detection programmes for common illnesses affecting women, and practical lifestyle guidance. Furthermore, the unit recommended expanding applied research to track healthcare challenges facing Jordanian women, generating reliable scientific data to inform targeted medical interventions and support evidence-based policymaking.