Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Ministry of Health (MoH), in cooperation and support of the World Health Organization Country office in Jordan, and funding from the European Union, Inaugurated the first advanced central warehouse for medicines and medical supplies in Yajouz area in Zarqa Governorate.

This “Strategic Medical Supplies Warehouse” is the first of its kind in the public sector and a step forward towards achieving an advanced and reliable system for managing supply chains, characterized by precision and speed, based on the standards of WHO, which are among the most important pillars of achieving Universal Health Coverage.

At a cost of 1.8 million Jordanian dinars, this warehouse is equipped with advanced technology and a medical transport fleet of 24 refrigerated vans for distributing medicines and medical supplies, covers an area of ​​4,800 square meters and has a storage capacity of 2,150 cubic meters that can be increased by 20% for emergency needs. This central warehouse serves governmental warehouses, hospitals, health directorates, and primary healthcare centers.

For his part, Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, the European Union Ambassador to Jordan, said: “Today marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards universal health coverage. With the inauguration of this medical warehouse, which is a part of a project funded by the European Union with EUR 43 million, we take a significant step toward ensuring that healthcare is not a privilege, but a right for everyone. The European Union is proud to support this project, which symbolizes our dedication to promoting the health and well-being of Jordanians and Syrian refugees. Together, we are investing in a healthier future for all.”