Saad Jaber
Saad Jaber (Arabic: سعد جابر, born 16 April 1960) is the current Minister of Health of Jordan. He was appointed in Omar Razzaz's Cabinet on 9 May 2019 succeeding Ghazi Zaben, joining the cabinet in its third reshuffle since Omar Razzaz was sworn in on 14 June 2018. Before becoming minister, he was a cardiovascular surgeon with the Jordanian Royal Medical Services. Saad Jaber rose to prominence for his handling of the COVID19 virus in Jordan.[1][2]
Saad Jaber | |
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سعد جابر | |
Minister of Health of Jordan | |
Assumed office 9 May 2019 | |
Monarch | Abdullah II |
Preceded by | Ghazi Zaben |
Personal details | |
Born | Jordan | 16 April 1960
Alma mater | Hellenic Military Academy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki |
Career
Jaber trained with the Hellenic Military Academy and obtained his medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
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References
- "Coronavirus: Jordan swoons over heartthrob health minister". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- "Middle East matters - Jordanian health minister on leading his country's fight against Covid-19". France 24. 2020-04-28. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
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