Jordan’s Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Centre (KHCC) on Monday signed two agreements with the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) Secretary-General, Ambassador Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi.
The agreements aim at enhancing cooperation between the two entities to support the KHCF’s efforts of covering the treatment of cancer patients among Syrian refugees and underprivileged patients at the KHCC, Jordanian media reports said.
Princess Ghida thanked Qatar and expressed appreciation for the QRCS for its belief in KHCF and KHCC’s missions, and for its humanitarian stances in supporting cancer patients for whom there is no entity.
The reports said that this covers the costs of treatment of such patients as well as granting them a real opportunity for treatment and recovery.
Qatar’s ambassador to Jordan, Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani, said this cooperation between both parties reflects a humanitarian duty that lies on everyone.
He underlined Qatar’s ongoing firm position in supporting humanitarian issues around the world, providing various forms of necessary support, and strengthening Jordan’s efforts in these humanitarian works.
He noted that Jordan has always hosted a large number of refugees, which necessitates providing constant support to it.
For his part, Ambassador Al Hammadi said that this agreement comes within the framework of consolidating mutual friendship, and is based on QRCS and KHCF’s leading role to meet needs of vulnerable groups in society.
He added that the two sides see eye-to-eye on supporting the treatment of cancer patients through QRCS’s projects, offices and missions, transferring diagnosed cancer patients to the KHCC in Jordan.
Hammadi was quoted saying about boosting joint efforts in terms of mobilizing resources and support in Qatar to contribute to the treatment of these patients.
The visit included a tour at the KHCC to examine its latest medical technologies in providing holistic treatment for cancer patients from all over the Arab world, said sources.