Healthcare Services

Jordan’s health services are considered to be among the best in the Middle East; citizens from across the Middle East and North Africa regularly come to Jordan for health care. The healthcare facilities and professionals in Jordan are fairly advanced. You will find most centers clean and hygienic, the staff friendly and proficient. Medical clinics and pharmacies are found on many streets. There are also emergency and 24 hour medical services available.

Pharmacies

Pharmacies in Jordan can provide medication for minor ailments. If you are taking medication regularly, or indeed if you take specific vitamins/supplements, please bring a sufficient supply. While many medications and vitamins are available here in Jordan, some are not. There are a number of all-night pharmacies in Amman listed daily in the Jordan Times. Generally, Pharmacies are in all main streets in Amman.

Facilities for Special Needs People

Few facilities for the physically handicapped exist in Jordan, although local people are as helpful as one could wish for and will do their best to assist. Nevertheless, the accessibility of some tourist sites is very limited, and it is advisable to call ahead and establish what is possible. In Petra, horse-drawn carriages provide access to the main sites.

Travel & Medical Insurance

It’s recommended that accepted students are fully covered with comprehensive international travel insurance before they travel to Jordan. One international insurance provider is guard.me which is among the world's largest insurance providers in international education, protecting thousands of individuals studying and working abroad.