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<p>This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of Jordan’s health sector preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2025. It critically examines the national response framework, the capacity and challenges of frontline healthcare workers, and the systemic strengths and weaknesses of the healthcare system. The article further explores the multifaceted economic and social impacts of the pandemic on Jordanian society, including the effects on the economy, education, and mental health. Finally, it discusses the post-pandemic improvements and long-term strategies being implemented to strengthen the resilience of Jordan’s healthcare system. The findings indicate that while Jordan’s initial response was robust and well-coordinated, the prolonged nature of the pandemic exposed significant vulnerabilities in resource availability, practical training, and the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. By 2025, Jordan has made substantial progress in institutional reforms and health system strengthening, although challenges remain in sustaining these improvements. This review synthesizes the key lessons learned [<CitationRef CitationID="CR1">1</CitationRef>] and offers evidence-based recommendations for enhancing institutional preparedness and resilience for future public health emergencies. The experience of Jordan provides valuable insights for other resource-constrained settings facing similar health security challenges.</p>

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Pandemic Preparedness and Health System Resilience: Lessons from Jordan’s COVID-19 Response

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    2026年5月18日

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  • Luay Abu-Qatouseh,
  • Karam Al-kubaisi,
  • Nahed Al Laham,
  • Ibrahim Al-Adham,
  • Phillip J. Collier

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This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of Jordan’s health sector preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2025. It critically examines the national response framework, the capacity and challenges of frontline healthcare workers, and the systemic strengths and weaknesses of the healthcare system. The article further explores the multifaceted economic and social impacts of the pandemic on Jordanian society, including the effects on the economy, education, and mental health. Finally, it discusses the post-pandemic improvements and long-term strategies being implemented to strengthen the resilience of Jordan’s healthcare system. The findings indicate that while Jordan’s initial response was robust and well-coordinated, the prolonged nature of the pandemic exposed significant vulnerabilities in resource availability, practical training, and the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. By 2025, Jordan has made substantial progress in institutional reforms and health system strengthening, although challenges remain in sustaining these improvements. This review synthesizes the key lessons learned [1] and offers evidence-based recommendations for enhancing institutional preparedness and resilience for future public health emergencies. The experience of Jordan provides valuable insights for other resource-constrained settings facing similar health security challenges.