Saad Jaber Explained

Saad Jaber
Office:Minister of Health of Jordan
Term Start:9 May 2019
Term End:12 October 2020
Predecessor:Ghazi Zaben
Successor:Nathir Obeidat
Birth Date:16 April 1960
Birth Place:Jordan
Alma Mater:Hellenic Military Academy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Primeminister:Omar Razzaz

Saad Jaber (Arabic: سعد جابر, born 16 April 1960) is the former Minister of Health of Jordan. He was appointed in Omar Razzaz's Cabinet on 9 May 2019 succeeding Ghazi Zaben, and succeeded by Natheer Obaidat. joining the cabinet in its third reshuffle since Omar Razzaz was sworn in on 14 June 2018. Before becoming minister, he was a cardiovascular surgeon with the Jordanian Royal Medical Services. Saad Jaber rose to prominence for his handling of the COVID19 virus in Jordan.[1] [2]

Career

Jaber trained with the Hellenic Military Academy and obtained his medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He held several positions including the Director of Queen Alia Heart Institute and President of the Jordan Cardiac Society [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coronavirus: Jordan swoons over heartthrob health minister. Middle East Eye. en. 2020-04-29.
  2. Web site: Middle East matters - Jordanian health minister on leading his country's fight against Covid-19. 2020-04-28. France 24. en. 2020-04-29.
  3. Web site: Saad Jaber. The Washington Institute. en.