The REAYAH Project, funded by the European Union through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and CSAI Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has played a pivotal role in strengthening Jordan's public health system. With a budget of €22 million from the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis (MADAD), the project has brought about transformative changes in the governorates of Mafraq, Tafilah, and Ajloun. These advancements include the renovation and maintenance of 38 public health centers, the establishment of a comprehensive health center in Al-Qadisyyeh, Tafilah, and the introduction of upgraded medical equipment, IT infrastructure, and furniture. The project has also expanded the use of digital medical records to over 47 health centers, improving patient data management and supporting early disease detection.

Over 5,550 Ministry of Health staff members have benefited from training, with more than 200 specialists receiving technical assistance from Spanish experts, facilitating knowledge transfer and capacity building. Additionally, national health awareness campaigns have promoted the prevention of NCDs, healthy lifestyles, and tobacco cessation. Community outreach activities have reached more than 90,000 individuals, and over 21,000 students have been educated on healthy habits.

The sustainability of the REAYAH Project has been a key priority. Its achievements are now embedded within Jordan’s national healthcare framework, ensuring that the upgraded infrastructure, enhanced medical protocols, and the strengthened capacity of healthcare providers will continue to benefit communities for years to come. The project’s focus on digital health solutions and community engagement has established a solid foundation for sustained public health improvements, guaranteeing that its impact will extend far beyond the project’s conclusion.

Deputising for Dr. Hawari, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health for Primary Health Care and Epidemiology Dr. Raed Shboul highlighted the project's role in enhancing Jordan’s healthcare system, benefiting communities in Mafraq, Ajloun, Tafileh and Irbid.

Ambassador Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas expressed the EU’s commitment to supporting Jordan’s healthcare system, stating “Thanks to Reayah project (EUR 22 millions), around 40 health centres have been built or rehabilitated and 140 primary health care clinics equipped in Tafilah, Ajloun, Mafraq, and Irbid governorates. The European Union and the Spanish Cooperation fully support Jordan’s efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage for all.”

Ambassador Miguel de Lucas acknowledged the trust placed by the European Union in the Spanish Cooperation for the management of this important funding, while he recognized the leadership of the Ministry of Health leading the implementation of the project and appropriating the results achieved. He highlighted the impact of the project in improving access to basic health services for Jordanians and refugees and how the amount of this investments and the outreach of the multiple activities are making a visible difference within the public network of health centers in Mafraq, Ajloun and Tafilah.

The REAYAH Project, executed in partnership with the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders such as the Jordan Breast Cancer Program (JBCP), the Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS), the Institute for Family Health (IFH), and the Our Step Association, has significantly enhanced Jordan's ability to respond to the growing burden of NCDs.