Amman: The third promotional conference for pioneering medical operations, organized by the Ministry of Health and Heart of Jordan magazine, commenced on Thursday, focusing on innovative medical procedures performed by Jordanian doctors this year. The event highlighted Jordan's significant progress in the health sector and its expanding role in promoting medical tourism. According to Jordan News Agency, the conference showcased various groundbreaking operations, including an arterial switch procedure for newborns and the NanoKnife technique for liver tumors. Other notable procedures presented were kidney transplants for underweight children, robotic-assisted hysterectomies, treatment of eye tumors using radioactive platelets, lung tumor freezing for patients unsuitable for surgery, 3D-printed limb-preserving surgeries, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, and several laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Raed Shboul, Secretary-General of Primary Health Care and Epidemics at the Ministry, opened the confere nce by emphasizing the significant royal attention medical tourism has garnered over the years. He noted that Jordan has long been a destination for patients from various countries seeking treatment, attributing this success to the country's advanced medical capabilities and diverse specialties, as well as the competitive prices of its high-quality health services. Shboul also pointed to the appeal of Jordan's unique tourist resorts, which enhance the overall patient experience, and mentioned the Medical Accountability Law that protects the rights of health service providers and recipients. He highlighted the key factors of Jordan's leadership in the regional health sector, which include a genuine partnership and integration among various health institutions, ensuring comprehensive health care through effective collaboration. The conference praised the efforts of Jordanian doctors and medical professionals for performing groundbreaking operations, many of which were conducted in Ministry of Health hospitals , the Royal Medical Services, university hospitals, the King Hussein Cancer Center, and private facilities. This reflects the wide range of expertise and advanced medical capabilities across these institutions. Brigadier General Yousef Zureiqat, Director General of the Royal Medical Services, reiterated Jordan's status as a hub for medical tourism due to its diverse medical competencies and highly skilled health professionals. He noted that Al Hussein Medical City includes a civil wing specifically designed to attract medical tourists and facilitate medical procedures. Conference chairwoman Hanan Faqha emphasized that Jordan's health system is continuously evolving, with ongoing efforts to support and advance medical and technical professionals by equipping them with cutting-edge technologies.