German president attends handover of medical aid for Jordanian field hospitals in Gaza

AMMAN — The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), through the Royal Medical Services (RMS), on Tuesday received the sixth batch of medical aid from Germany to support Jordan’s field hospitals in Gaza.

The shipment, consisting of medical supplies and equipment, was officially handed over in the presence of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, HRH Prince Rashid Bin Al Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO), and Director General of the RMS Brig. Gen. Yousef Zureikat.

Germany’s ambassador to Jordan noted that with this latest delivery, Germany has provided around 15 tonnes of medical supplies and medicines to Jordan’s field hospitals in Gaza since 2023, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

He also commended the RMS for its dedication to delivering critical aid to civilians and reaffirmed Germany’s ongoing commitment to supporting Jordan’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

On behalf of the JAF, Zureikat expressed gratitude to the German government for its continued support of the RMS’ efforts amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

He also underscored the importance of international cooperation in times of crisis, emphasising the need for timely medical aid to alleviate suffering and provide essential healthcare services in the besieged enclave.