# Jordan

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- ISO code: JO
- Currency: Jordanian Dinar
- Language: Arabic
- Timezone: EET (UTC+3)

## Overview

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and both Israel and Palestine to the west. The Jordan River, flowing into the Dead Sea, is located along the country's western border within the Jordan Rift Valley. Jordan has a small coastline along the Red Sea in its southwest, separated by the Gulf of Aqaba from Egypt. Amman is the country's capital and largest city, as well as the most populous city in the Levant.

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## Healthcare system

Life expectancy in Jordan was 74 years in 2021. 99% of Jordan's population have access to clean water and sanitation despite it being one of the world's poorest in water resources. There were 203 physicians per 100,000 people in the years 2000–2004, a proportion comparable to many developed countries and higher than most of the developing world.

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## Practical info

Security conditions materially affect travel to Jordan. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to within 3km of the border with Syria and warns that regional tensions remain unpredictable, with further attacks possible at short notice. The US State Department advises reconsidering travel due to terrorism and armed conflict, lists several specific areas as do-not-travel, and notes there have been significant disruptions to commercial flights. Travel insurance could be invalidated by travelling against Foreign Office advice, so patients should confirm their cover before booking treatment and keep departure plans under review. The currency is the Jordanian dinar. Medical care is delivered in Arabic, with English also used in medical settings. Police, ambulance and fire services share the single emergency number 911. Monitor local and international media and avoid demonstrations and crowds.

## Emergency numbers

- **Police / Ambulance / Fire (unified):** 911

## Medical malpractice framework

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- Patient rights reference: https://www.moh.gov.jo/EN/Pages/PatientRights.aspx

## FAQs

### Is it safe to travel to Jordan for medical treatment at the moment?

Official advisories are currently restrictive. The US State Department advisory is Level 3, reconsider travel, due to terrorism and armed conflict, with several areas at do-not-travel, including Rusayfah city, the Baqa'a neighbourhood of Ayn Basha, designated Syrian refugee camps, and the towns and border areas near Syria and Iraq. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel within 3km of the Syrian border and warns the regional situation remains unpredictable. Check both advisories before committing to treatment dates.

### Who regulates doctors in Jordan?

The professional regulator recorded for Jordan is the Jordan Medical Association. The Jordanian Ministry of Health publishes a statement of patient rights on its website, which patients can consult before arranging treatment. Medical care is delivered in Arabic, with English also used in medical settings.

### What is the emergency number in Jordan?

Jordan uses a single unified emergency number, 911, for police, ambulance and fire services. Given the current security situation, travellers are also advised to monitor local and international media for the latest information, stay away from areas around security or military facilities, and follow advice from the local authorities in any emergency.

### Will my travel insurance be valid in Jordan?

The UK Foreign Office warns that travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice, which currently includes all travel within 3km of the border with Syria. Insurance should cover your full itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. Confirm the position with your insurer before paying for treatment, and keep departure plans under review given the unpredictable regional situation.

## Sources

- [CIA World Factbook — Jordan](https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/jordan/) — US Central Intelligence Agency (accessed 2026-07-05)