Christian Popescu, Ayman Bani Mousa, Manal Ali, Mohammad N Alhawarat, Lora Alsawalha, Moutasem Hussainat, Rola El-Alam, Mohammad Shakkour, Raeda Al-Qutob, Raid Anwar Al-Shboul, Feras Ibrahim Al-Hawari
Abstract
This case study highlights how a looming health crisis was leveraged as drivers for positive change for the health sector, in line with the health security agenda. In Jordan, several authorities are mandated by law to manage health emergencies. Following the declaration of outbreaks of cholera in Iraq, Lebanon and Syria, health authorities in Jordan called for a series of emergency meetings during September 2022 to discuss implications around travel and trade as well as shared waters. WHO was part of the consultations and provided guidance on the application of the International Health Regulations 2005. As the risk for cholera importation persisted, the Ministry of Health assumed its leadership role for the overall health sector response while the Jordanian Center for Disease Control assumed a coordinating function. Roles and responsibilities were enshrined in the National Cholera Preparedness and Response Plan. In consideration of the vulnerability of refugee…
