His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday unveiled the curtain on a plaque commemorating the opening of the King Talal Military Hospital in Mafraq, which was established under Royal directives.

The medical facility applies the best international practices to improve the level of health services in the governorate and Northern Badia.

The 150-bed hospital, which has started receiving patients, is built on a 41-dunum plot of land and represents a qualitative leap in the medical sector in Mafraq and Northern Badia areas, which witness increasing demand on health services due to hosting large numbers of Syrian refugees.

King Abdullah toured the facility, which functions under the Royal Medical Services (RMS). It includes all main medical specialties, as well as specialised clinics and operation theatres equipped with up-to-date medical devices.

The King was briefed by RMS Director General Maj. Gen. Muin Habashneh on the standards observed during the construction and furnishing of the hospital, which took into consideration the main needs of medical specialties for the residents of Mafraq and neighbouring areas.

His Majesty had a first-hand look at the paediatrics, ICU, operations, resuscitation, emergency and X-ray departments.

At the ICU, Hospital Director Brig. Gen. Salah Raggad briefed the King on the equipment used by the unit and the “qualitative services” offered to patients.

The Saudi Development Fund contributed to completing the construction and furnishing of the hospital, which also includes 12 dialysis units and 10 operation rooms. The assistance was secured through the Saudi share in a 2011 fund set up by Arab Gulf countries to support Jordan’s development drive.