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Good news for cancer patients in southern Jordan! His Majesty King Abdullah II<\/strong> just inaugurated the new King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC) building in Aqaba<\/strong>, making life-saving treatment more accessible to those who need it most.<\/p>\n Up until now, many cancer patients from the south had to travel long distances<\/strong> to Amman for treatment. But with this brand-new, state-of-the-art facility<\/strong>, they can now get top-tier care closer to home, family, and support systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This four-floor center<\/strong>, built at a cost of JD15 million<\/strong>, includes:<\/p>\n During the opening ceremony, Princess Ghida Talal<\/strong>, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Centre<\/strong>, emphasized that this new branch is part of His Majesty\u2019s vision<\/strong> to expand cancer care across Jordan<\/strong>. She also highlighted that KHCC continues to treat cancer patients from Gaza<\/strong>, ensuring they receive proper medical care until they can return home safely.<\/p>\n Aqaba Governor Khaled Hajjaj<\/strong>, who is also a cancer survivor<\/strong> treated at KHCC, shared how this new center will save patients time, effort, and travel costs<\/strong>, while also boosting medical tourism in the area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n At the event, King Abdullah II honored donors and institutions<\/strong> that contributed to this incredible project. The inauguration was attended by HRH Prince Hussein bin Talal<\/strong>, top government officials, and key healthcare figures.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t just a hospital\u2014it\u2019s a beacon of hope<\/strong> for thousands of cancer patients. With this new center in Aqaba, Jordan continues to set the standard for cancer treatment in the region<\/strong>, proving once again that accessible, world-class healthcare is a priority<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Good news for cancer patients in southern Jordan! His Majesty King Abdullah II just inaugurated the new King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC) building in Aqaba, making life-saving treatment more accessible to those who need it most. What\u2019s the Big Deal? 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-Chemotherapy & radiology departments<\/strong>
-An early detection unit<\/strong> (because early diagnosis saves lives!)
-Oncology clinics, a laboratory, and a pharmacy<\/strong>
-100 medical & support staff<\/strong>\u2014all from the local community!<\/p>\nA Vision Turned Reality<\/strong><\/h2>\n