Jordan University Hospital admits 14 Gaza children for specialized care

• Jordan University Hospital (JUH) has admitted 14 children from the Gaza Strip for specialized treatment of complex cardiac, renal, and orthopedic conditions.
• The arrival is part of the 27th batch of the "Jordanian Medical Corridor" initiative, which evacuated a total of 42 children and 75 companions on Monday.
• Since the initiative’s launch in March 2025, Jordan has facilitated the transfer of hundreds of pediatric patients in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO).

Under royal directives from His Majesty King Abdullah II, Jordan University Hospital (JUH) has begun providing specialized medical care to 14 children evacuated from the Gaza Strip.

The patients, suffering from a range of chronic and acute conditions including heart disease, kidney failure, urinary tract issues, and gastrointestinal disorders, arrived at the facility on Tuesday to receive advanced treatment unavailable in the war-torn enclave.

The admission follows the successful evacuation of the 27th batch of sick children by the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) on Monday.

This latest group, part of the "Jordanian Medical Corridor" initiative, included a total of 42 children and 75 companions who were distributed among various Jordanian hospitals based on their specific medical needs.

Commitment to humanitarian support

The Director General of Jordan University Hospital, Professor Nader Al-Basoul, emphasized that the hospital has mobilized its full medical and human resources to support the young patients.

"The reception of these children embodies our practical commitment to the Royal directives aimed at supporting our brothers and sisters in Gaza," Al-Basoul stated.

He added that the hospital is providing integrated healthcare services that meet the highest international standards to ensure the children have the best possible chance of recovery.

The "Jordanian Medical Corridor" was established in March 2025 following high-level diplomatic efforts, including a meeting between King Abdullah II and US President Donald Trump.

The initiative aims to provide a lifeline for Gaza’s most vulnerable patients, particularly children suffering from cancer, complex fractures, and congenital defects, whose treatment has been disrupted by the ongoing regional conflict.

Ongoing medical diplomacy

Jordan’s humanitarian efforts extend beyond medical evacuations. The Kingdom continues to operate several field hospitals in both Gaza and the West Bank city of Nablus, alongside specialized programs like the "Restoring Hope" initiative for amputees.

Officials noted that the evacuation process is meticulously coordinated with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure safe passage from conflict zones to Amman.

Jordan remains a central hub for humanitarian relief and medical diplomacy in the Middle East.