AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSchool Health & Nutrition: Jordan’s Global School-based Health Survey finds 32.9% of students aged 13–17 are overweight or obese (20.8% overweight, 12.1% obese), with just 12% getting 60+ minutes of daily activity and 31.5% skipping school physical education; the Ministry of Health says it’s pushing healthier canteen rules, including bans on flavored chips, soft drinks, energy drinks, and dyed juices. Industrial Safety in Aqaba: A minor ammonia leak during maintenance at an Aqaba industrial complex left 11–14 people with breathing difficulties; Civil Defence and security teams contained the leak, treated some on-site, moved others to hospital, and evacuated workers temporarily while inspections and air checks were completed. Gaza Medical Evacuations: The Jordan Armed Forces evacuated the 32nd group of sick Gaza children via the “Jordanian Medical Corridor,” bringing eight children and eight family members to Jordan for treatment with the Ministry of Health and WHO support. Jordan Aid Blocked by Route Closure: Journalist Rana Sabbagh says Jordan has food and medical stocks and trucks ready for Gaza, but access restrictions and a closed road have halted shipments, leaving goods to pile up and spoil in warehouses.
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