Hittin Refugee Camp:

Hittin Camp, officially recognized by the Department of Palestinian Affairs, but also referred to as Marka Camp by UNRWA. The camp was established in 1968 as one of the emergency refugee camps in Jordan, located in Russeifa, about 11 kilometers northeast of Amman; the camp falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Zarqa Governorate.

Hittin Camp is the second-largest Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan in terms of area. It spans over 917,00 Dunums and is home to around 67,926, according to statistics from 2023.

Hittin Camp Medical Center:

Jordan Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP Jordan) established its first Medical Center in 1990. Since then, till now, the Medical Center has served 626,775 patients. Showcasing that, MAP Jordan aims and succeeds in delivering essential high-quality and accessible healthcare services to the camp residents and neighboring communities, while also promoting healthcare awareness and preventative care, through the following specialized clinics:

From its inception through mid-2024, the Hittin Camp Medical Center has received more than 626,775 patient visits, and within 2024, the MAP Jordan clinic has healed 49,928. Therefore, the MAP Jordan health center underscores its vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of one of Jordan’s largest and most vulnerable refugee populations.

MAP Jordan is committed to continuously expanding support for medical health centers in refugee camps, to improve its services each year to serve the patients better. By investing in human dignity and the fundamental right to healthcare, MAP Jordan strives to create a healthier and more equitable future for both current and future generations within and around the camp.

Current troubles

1. Many roofs within the camp still contain asbestos, exposing residents to ongoing and serious health risks, something MAP Jordan is trying to treat as well.
2. Houses within the camp are overcrowded. In some of the houses, there are 3 to 4 families under the same roof.
3. Poverty remains a severe challenge for camp residents, especially the 20% originating from Gaza, who face statelessness that severely limits their access to employment and healthcare.
4. Regardless of the camp developing a vibrant main market, prices remain high for many, further highlighting the ongoing economic hardship. Therefore, it also illustrates that due to their poverty, obtaining healthcare and especially specialized healthcare might be a struggle, a struggle MAP Jordan aims to improve by providing cheaper/ free healthcare to ensure that they also are getting their fundamental right to healthcare.

However, through our developments, MAP Jordan continues to give high-quality care to the residents in Hittin Camp and neighborhoods around it. Recently, MAP Jordan has accomplished the following:

1. A physical therapy unit was launched. Aiming to improve patients’ quality of life through physical rehabilitation and pain reduction resulting from injuries or chronic diseases.
2. A continuous education unit for refugees. This specific unit is established to provide new skills and knowledge to the community and give them knowledge from formal courses to casual social learning.
3. The Audiometry Unit was launched to conduct hearing screenings for newborns and perform comprehensive auditory assessments covering all parts of the ear. The unit accurately diagnoses hearing issues and determines patients’ needs for hearing aids or cochlear implants, ensuring a timely and effective intervention.

Contact & Location

Phone: 053610031
Location: Hittin Camp, Zarqa Governorate, Jordan.