The King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Jordan honored the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) for its ongoing support in providing cancer care to Syrian refugees in the country. The recognition was presented during a ceremony commemorating KHCC’s 25th anniversary, held in Amman under the patronage of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah.

KFAED acknowledged the award as a testament to its sustained collaboration with the center to deliver medical services to Syrian refugees diagnosed with cancer. This partnership includes funding for diagnostic procedures and treatment options aimed at alleviating both the medical and financial challenges faced by patients and their families.

Since the inception of their cooperation, KFAED has contributed nine grants totaling $11.3 million to KHCC. The most recent agreement, signed in July, allocated $2 million specifically for the treatment of Syrian refugees with cancer residing in Jordan. According to KHCC, these funds have benefited about 500 Syrian patients by enabling access to essential diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up care.

The financial support provided by KFAED has ensured that patients unable to afford their treatment can initiate or continue care without interruption. Coverage has included a range of medical services tailored to individual patient needs, such as laboratory tests, radiological imaging, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, bone marrow transplants, palliative care, and emergency medical interventions.

The award was accepted by Osama Al-Attal, director of KFAED’s banking operations, during a ceremony attended by government officials, institutional partners, and supporters of the cancer center. The event highlighted the importance of continued collaboration in addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement in the region.