Prince Faisal participates in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center
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Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah II, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein attended, on Tuesday, the celebration of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of their establishment.
The ceremony, held under royal patronage, featured a presentation of the most prominent achievements and milestones in the Center's journey since its inception, as well as the progress made in developing cancer patient care services and enhancing the quality of healthcare provided to them.
In the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Talal bin Muhammad, Prince Faisal listened to a speech delivered by Her Royal Highness Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation and Center, in which she valued the continuous royal support for the mission of the Foundation and Center since their launch, which instills reassurance and safety in the hearts of cancer patients.
Her Royal Highness emphasized that the trust placed by Jordanians and Arab brethren in the Foundation over twenty-five years constitutes a high achievement, pointing out that this trust represents the compass for the Foundation's decisions to adhere to the highest standards and attract medical expertise.
Her Royal Highness announced that the next project for the Foundation and Center is the establishment of a specialized hospital for children with cancer, to be the first of its kind in the Arab world.
A number of cancer survivors spoke about their experiences and recovery stories, reflecting the message of hope of the Foundation and Center since their establishment.
During the ceremony, Princess Ghida honored members of the Board of Trustees and administrative leaders at the Foundation and Center in appreciation of their continuous efforts and dedication. Prince Talal also honored the most prominent supporters and partners of the Foundation and Center in appreciation of their contributions over the years.
The Center continues its journey in developing its therapeutic services and strengthening its position as a specialized regional center for cancer patient care, as it treats about 70 percent of cancer cases in Jordan, has provided treatment to more than 85,000 children and adult patients from Jordan and the Arab world, and has achieved recovery rates of up to 85 percent for pediatric cancer patients.
The past years have witnessed an expansion in the Center's services and capacity through the opening of new buildings and facilities in Amman, and the opening of a building in Aqaba to serve patients in the south of the Kingdom.
