Health and well-being

Jordan has a fast growing population rate, which has doubled over the last 20 years and is expected to double again by 2029. More important is the demographic transition the country is undergoing, as it moves from a high fertility and mortality rate to low fertility and mortality rate (Demographic Transition and Economic Opportunity: The Case of Jordan 2001).

The Government of Jordan has placed significant efforts on developing the human potentials and well being of its people. Whilst the health and well being conditions are the best in the region, the population growth rate continues to be a major development challenge.

The Government's endorsement of the National Population Commission in 1996 clearly shows the strong political will towards overall health and well being of its citizens. ZENID has worked on health and well being for the past 10 years, the main areas of focus include; reproductive health and rights, healthy lifestyles and gender integration with health and well being.