Head of the National Centre for Epidemics and Communicable Diseases Control Adel Balbeisi on Sunday stressed the critical need for sectoral cooperation and unified efforts to address epidemics and health crises effectively.

Balbeisi's remarks came during a workshop organised by the centre to review findings from a report on Jordan's COVID-19 response, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

The report, prepared by CRDF Global in 2022, was developed in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, the National Centre for Security and Crisis Management, and civil and military agencies involved in managing the pandemic.

Balbeisi described the COVID-19 pandemic as a "real test" of Jordan's crisis-response capabilities, emphasising its dual impact on health and the economy.

He also highlighted the challenges faced by the Kingdom, which spurred the establishment of the National Centre for Epidemics and Communicable Diseases Control, modelled after international best practices in epidemic management.

Balbeisi also underscored the development of the national epidemic response plan, highlighting the centre's responsibility for its distribution and implementation across relevant institutions.