Upcoming Conference
The 2nd Jordan Disease Prevention and Control
Society
Conference on
BATTLING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES II
04-06th of September, 2025
Landmark Hotel,
Amman - Jordan
The 2nd Jordan Disease Prevention and Control
Society
Conference on
BATTLING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES II
04-06th of September, 2025
Landmark Hotel,
Amman - Jordan
Sehat_Watan is a non-profit medical initiative, the community outreach arm of JDPCS, was founded in 2019 and is run by physicians and healthcare professionals from all Jordanian health sectors who joined hands and actively participated in the multidisciplinary community outreach projects. It aims at raising public awareness and improving standards of health care through direct engagement with the community.
Join us for an insightful event focused on the intersection of smoking and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in older adults. This event will bring together experts from various fields to discuss the latest research, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions to address this pressing public health issue.
Registration and Networking
Check-in for all conference participants, collection of materials, and networking opportunities with fellow attendees.
Moderators: Dr. Seiffdin Saleh, Dr. Marwan AlZaghal
09:00-09:20 The Tobacco Epidemic in Jordan and the implemented Strategies to Curb its Consumption Across all Forms and Products - Dr. Ghaith Ewais
09:20-09:40: Tobacco the Invading Pandemic and Way to Quit - Dr. Ibtihal Saud
09:40-10:00 The Smoking Crisis : A Call to Action for Healthcare Professionals - Dr. Dr. Suzanne Abdelmalek
10:00-10:30 Break
MC: _______________
Official opening of the conference with speeches from key organizers and dignitaries, followed by a welcome reception for all attendees.
Moderators: Dr. Maisa Mansour, Dr. Rasheed Ibdah
12:00-12:20 Atrial Fibrillation from Diagnoses to Treatment - Dr. Mohammad Hajiri
12:20-12:40 Coronary CTA update - Dr. Mohammed Ahiyari
12:40-13:00 Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare - Dr. Eyad Sultan
13:00-14:30 Networking Lunch
Moderator: Dr. Dr. Nidal Almasri
14:30-15:30 How to Approach Anemia in Older Adults - Prof. Dr. Abdullah Abbadi
Moderator: Dr. Maher Sughayer
--- Key-note lecture - Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil (MBChB, MSc, PhD-UK), Founder & Chair - EMR NCD Alliance, Chair - MENA Coalition HPV Elimination
15:30-15:50 Medication Management with Diet Planning for Non-Communicable Diseases - Dr. Amal Haddad
15:50-16:10 Chronic Challenges: The Rising Burden of Diabetes and Hypertension in Jordan - Dr. Dana Heyasat
16:10-16:30 Role of Ministry of Health NCDs Directorate in NCD Governance and Prevention Programsm- Dr. Anas Al Muhataseb
16:30-16:45 Coffee Break
16:45 - 17:45 Panel Directed by: Dr. Suha Ghoul
Panelists: Dr. Anas AlMuhtaseb, Dr. Muhanad Ansour, Dr. Rawad Rihani,
Dr. Hadi Rasheed , Dr. Adel Wahadneh, Dr. Dana Darwish
Moderators: Dr. Moh’d Basem Hamdan, Dr. Mahmoud Abu Dakka
17:45-17:05 Challenges in Geriatric Oncology—A Surgeon’s Perspective - Dr. Ali Dabbous
17:50-17:10 Diep Flap for Breast Reconstruction - Dr. Ömercan Yağız Öksüz
17:10-17:30 Breast Cancer Surgery in the Elderly Women - Dr. Mahmoud Al-Balas
17:30-17:50 Why Do We Miss Breast Cancers? Deep Insights, Real-World Challenges, and Clear Pathways Forward - Dr. Raed Attal
17:50-18:00 Impact of Mammography Screening Frequency on Breast Cancer Mortality Rates - Dr. Enas Abu Abeelh
18:00-18:10 Obstructive Jaundice: Radiological approach – Our Experience in King Hussein Medical Center - Dr. Ahmad Salem Kreishan
18:10-18:20 Role of MRI Imaging to Differentiate Lipoma from Atypical Lipomatosis - Dr. Ibrahim Okour
18:20-18:30 Significance of Reporting Coronary Artery Disease in Non-Coronary Chest CT Scan - Dr. Omar Shawkat Altamimi
18:30-18:40 Acute cholecyatitis - Dr. Husam Almharat
18:40-18:50 MRI in Early Ankylosing Spondylitis - Dr. Muath Al-Maaiteh
18:50-19:00 The Role of DIXON Imaging in the Diagnosis of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma - Dr. Raad Al Tahat
Horizons in Childhood Cancer & Pediatric Brain Tumors
Day 2 registration and networking
Registration for Day 2 participants and networking opportunities with focus on pediatric oncology professionals.
Location: Main Lobby
09:00-09:20: Introduction into Epigenetics - Dr. Eman Badran
09:20-09:40: Governance in Public Health - Dr. Ali Alsaad
09:40-10:00: Dr. Zaid Al Alaween
Networking break with refreshments
10:30-10:50: The Burden of Pediatric Brain Tumors: Symptoms and Challenges - Dr. Nisreen Amayiri (King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan)
10:50-11:10: MRI in Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Diagnostic Game-Changer - Dr. Ala Ibrahim (Yarmouk University, Jordan)
11:10-11:30: Cutting-Edge Care: The Neurosurgical Approach to Pediatric Brain Tumors - Dr. Mouness Obeidat (King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan)
11:30-11:50: Histopathology and Molecular Pathology of Pediatric Brain Tumors - Dr. Eman Najeeb (Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357, Egypt) - Virtual through Zoom
11:50-12:30: Panel discussion: Reaching an accurate diagnosis / Real life example - All Speakers
Lunch break with time allocated for Friday prayer for Muslim participants
Depression in chronic physical disease
Keynote presentation by Prof. Dr. Waleed Sarhan addressing the complex relationship between depression and chronic physical diseases.
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Waleed Sarhan, Jordan
15:00-15:20: Radiotherapy in Pediatric Brain Tumors: Balancing Efficacy and Safety - Dr. Ahmed Ibrahimi (King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan)
15:20-15:40: Precision Medicine in Pediatric Brain Tumors: The Promise of Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy - Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Baki (St. Louis Children's Hospital, USA) - Virtual through Zoom
15:40-15:45: Q & A
Networking break with refreshments
A Regional Perspective (Virtual)
16:15-16:25: The Jordanian experience - Dr. Awni Musharbash (KHCC)
16:25-16:35: The Saudi Arabian perspective - Dr. Nahla Mubarak (KFMC)
16:35-16:45: The Qatari experience - Dr. Maaz Ata (Sidra Hospital)
16:45-16:55: The Omani perspective - Dr. Abeer Al-Battashi (The Royal Hospital)
16:55-17:05: The Lebanese experience - Dr. Roula Farah (LAU Medical Center)
17:05-17:15: The Egyptian perspective - Dr. Moatasem Elayadi (National Cancer Institute)
17:15-17:25: The Moroccan experience - Dr. Laila Hessissen (Hospital D'enfant Rabat)
Presentation of selected research papers and case studies by conference participants focused on pediatric brain tumors and childhood cancer.
18:25: Closing Remarks
Alzheimer's and Dementia: Psychosocial Aspects & Care
Final day registration and networking focused on dementia and Alzheimer's care professionals
Moderator: Dr. Wesam Shamma
08:30-08:50: Eyelocate the new Promise - HE Dr. Sawsan AlMajali
08:50-09:10: Supportive Care of Alzheimer's - Dr. Mona AlNsour
09:10-09:30: MOH - Dr. Ghaith Aweis
09:30-09:50: Social Support for Alzheimers patients - Ms. Leen Mdanat
09:50-10:50: Panel Discussion: Experience of dementia in the Arab World
Directed By Dr. Lana AlTabba. Panelists: Mr. Hamza Nouri, Dr. Riadh Gouider (Tunis), Dr. Roa Melebari (Saudi Arabia), Dr. Hamed AlSinawi (Oman), Dr. Mani Shandran (Qatar), Maissa Affii (Egypt)
Networking break with refreshments
11:20-11:40: Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease - Dr. Lana Halaseh
11:40-12:00: Atypical Presentations of Alzheimer Disease - Dr. Akthar Al-Dmour
12:00-12:20: Frontotemporal Dementia - Dr. Akthar Al-Dmour
12:20-13:30: Panel Discussion: Legal Aspects of Dementia and Alzheimer Disease
Panelists: HE Reem Abu Hassan, Prof Dr. Mohammed AlQudah, Dr. Khaled AlSaeed, Prof Abdullah Al Abbadi, Dr. Abdelraheem AlZawahreh
Lunch break for all participants
Keynote by Dr. Fahmy Tarazi
Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Moderator: Dr. Ammar Mobaideen
15:30-16:00: Global Initiative on Mental Health - Dr. Khaled AlSaeed
16:10-16:40: Higher Education Institutions in Jordan: Key Players in Advancing Dementia Care - Dr. Andaleeb Abu Kamel
16:50-17:15: The Role of Life Coaching In Supporting Caregivers for Alzheimer's Patients - Dr. Nael Al Soudi
17:15-17:45: Interventional Imaging of Cerebrovascular Accidents - Dr. Hazem Haboub
18:10-18:15: Closing Remarks - Dr. Suha Ghoul
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