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HELPING TO TREAT THE WORLD’S SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH

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A Regional Go-To for Cancer Care Jordan’s King Hussein Cancer Center recently doubled its capacity to provide leading-edge treatment to one of the world’s most deadly diseases Writer: Tom Wadlow | Project Manager: Callam Waller

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ancer – one of the most highprofile illnesses and second leading cause of death in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the disease will be responsible for 9.6 million deaths this year, or one in six mortalities. Arrow in on low- and middle-income nations, and you will find that 70 percent of all cancer deaths occur in these countries. There is also an enormous economic impact associated with the condition – the total annual economic cost of cancer in 2010 was estimated at approximately $1.16 trillion, a figure which is rising. In the Middle East, the WHO predicts that cancer cases will double by 2030. If the region, and indeed the world is to tackle this growing threat, then the work carried out by the likes of Jordan’s King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) is going to be vital. Established by Royal decree back in 1997, Amman-based KHCC now treats more than 60 percent of all cancer cases in Jordan, with survival rates comparable to anywhere else in the developed world. Developed in collaboration with leading institutions from around the world, the center’s clinical crossdepartmental services cover: breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies clinic, adult lymphoma, head and neck, thoracic, gynaecological malignancies, sarcoma, adult neuro-oncology, genitourinary malignancies, thyroid, adult leukaemia, adult ocular oncology, paediatrics solid tumours, paediatric neuro-oncology, and paediatric leukaemia services. Such work will continue to be critical if Jordan is to remain comparable with developed nations in terms of cancer treatment. The disease is the second leading cause of death in the country, with heart disease the only cause claiming more lives. The top three most common cancers

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among males in Jordan are colorectal (colon) cancer, lung cancer and bladder cancer, while the most prolific forms among Jordanian females are breast cancer, colo-rectal (colon) cancer and thyroid cancer. The disease also impacts children in the country. In 2011, 207 cases of cancer below the age of 15 were reported, the most prevalent being leukaemia, lymphoma and brain tumours.

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KHCC is accredited by the Joint Commission International as a disease specific cancer center, making it the first and only centre in the developing world to earn such a distinction. The organisation is led by Dr Asem Mansour, CEO and Director General, and falls under the umbrella of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF). The foundation’s Chairperson, HRH Princess Ghida Talal, states in her

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The new inpatient building is fitted with 179 new beds in single occupancy

website message: “At KHCC, it is our conviction that no one should ever be deprived of a real chance for a cure. “Towards that goal, a brand-new expansion to KHCC has opened its doors and will uphold our mission of providing the most advanced care to our patients. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, this new facility will absorb up to 7,000 new cancer patients annually and offer the most advanced services, including

performing 300 bone marrow transplants a year.” This refers to an ambitious expansion project which opened its doors back in September 2017. Having been stretched to its limit and operating at full capacity, KHCC broke ground on the project in 2011, and is able to accept an increasing number of patients from the GCC and underprivileged countries such as Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Sudan. The expansion comprised of a new inpatient tower and outpatient building which combine to effectively double KHCC’s capacity. The former, spanning 13 floors, is fitted with 179 beds in single occupancy rooms, an expanded diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy unit, an expanded bone marrow transplantation unit, adult and pediatric speciality intensive care units, and floors specifically dedicated to pediatric and adult patient wards.

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ince its inception, Emitac Healthcare Solutions (EHS) has been MENA region’s preferred healthcare solutions integrator; devoted and dedicated to delivering excellent service and ensuring the highest standards of quality healthcare for its customers. With more than 40 years in the industry, EHS has grown its service offerings, deploying innovative clinical and IT solutions to a varied clientele, from leading government and semigovernment hospitals to private and military hospitals throughout the region. This is complemented by EHS’s expansive market knowledge and partnerships with the world’s leading healthcare and technology providers as they continue to deliver exceptional services. EHS continues to commit to achieving sustainable results for its customers. Combined with professional integrity, this has allowed the business to develop a unique culture of practice through workforce empowerment, process improvement, and technology optimisation, offering customers reliable and cost-effective solutions. Based on an open tender conducted by The Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation, EHS was selected from a pool of eleven companies for its first project in Jordan – King Hussain Cancer Centre (KHCC), which has established itself as the MENA region’s leading cancer centre.

Its world-class technology provides comprehensive cancer care that caters to the needs of adults and younger patients. The Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation announced that it would donate equipment for the expansion of KHCC and chose EHS for the project. “We were determined to receive this opportunity and were selected due to our previous project management experience, outstanding technical and commercial background, and financial stability,” explained Saifudin Mohamed, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at EHS.

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The scope of the project was to supply and install the latest specialised medical equipment in the hospital’s new building, which is designed to accommodate and treat up to 7,000 cancer patients. EHS embarked on the two-year project with its team of highly experienced professionals,

who covered the entire project’s lifecycle; from commissioning to hand-over. The team worked with technology leaders, Phillips, Elekta, and Maquet, to provide the latest equipment across different divisions, including radiology, oncology, pediatrics and operating theatres. Being experts in project management, EHS offered flexible services and delivered the very best healthcare equipment, advanced alternative solutions, as well as training for the hospital’s staff. While the scale of the project presented EHS with a set of challenges, the team thrived under pressure to successfully resolve any complexities. Soud Essa, Head of Projects at EHS, reflected on the experience: “Our team was commended for our strong technical background, organised teamwork, thorough understanding of our client’s requirements and our ability to fulfill them in a set time frame. We see a bright future for EHS in Jordan with emerging opportunities in military hospitals and the private sector.” EHS’s CEO, Wafic Faraj, shared his sentiments towards the partnership, highlighting that KHCC was indeed a milestone for the business: “It was a privilege to partner up with a talented mix of professional customers for a noble cause, dedicated to serving and treating such a huge client base. KHCC will always be a prominent reference site for EHS.”

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Khalid Shoman Educational Center and Auditorium

The 10-storey outpatient building contains the Khalid Shoman Educational Centre and Auditorium, which includes a skills lab, seminar rooms, a physician’s library and a social interactive lounge. It also houses dedicated space for women and children alongside a cutting-edge cell therapy and applied genomics department. With the number of new cancer cases set to rise at a higher rate than Jordan’s population growth by 2020, this boost to capacity at KHCC could not have come at a better time.

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Care from the community

...with new cancer cases set to rise at a higher rate than Jordan’s population growth by 2020, this boost to capacity could not have come at a better time”

Another important element to consider is that KHCC is a non-profit organisation that relies on support from corporate, institutional and individual donors to operate. One popular scheme leading to important funding contributions is the ‘Naming and Recognition’ programme, whereby organisations can name a room or area at KHCC in exchange for a donation. In October 2018, the centre signed a memorandum of understanding with Electricity Distribution Company, which donated more than $70,000 to name a waiting room.

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KHCC expansion in numbers Officially opened on September 13 2017, the new buildings at KHCC deliver the following capacity:

Number of beds: 179 New cancer cases: 3,500 Inpatient admissions: 7,000 Outpatient visits: 140,000 Bone marrow transplants: 200 Specialised ICUs: 18 Total space: 84,700 square metres

“Every day, cancer patients at KHCC win their battles against this complex disease and go on to live healthy, active and productive lives”

Speaking at the announcement, KHCF Director General Nisreen Qatamish commented: “We are immensely grateful to the Electricity Distribution Company for its strong faith in our mission. “The partnerships being forged through the Naming and Recognition programme are all tremendously

important to us as this programme offers a unique, unparalleled method of support, creating an association between the chosen names and everlasting positivity and hope.” Such support from the community will ensure KHCC is able to provide life-saving treatment to thousands of Jordanians and citizens from other countries across the region. In his message on the centre’s website, Dr Mansour writes: “Every day, cancer patients at KHCC win their battles against this complex disease and go on to live healthy, active and productive lives. “This has long been the focus for our center and will remain its focus in the years to come; to make the continual strides needed to ensure the best, comprehensive cancer care to patients of all ages, genders and nationalities.”

King Hussein Cancer Center Tel: (+962-6) 53 00 460 (main building) info@khcc.jo www.khcc.jo

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HELPING TO TREAT THE WORLD’S SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH

Queen Rania Al Abdullah Street (next to Jordan University) PO Box 1269, Amman 11941 Jordan Tel: +962 6 53 00 460 info@khcc.jo http://www.khcc.jo/

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