Jordan King, Abdullah II, made another disguise surprise visit to the Health Ministry's Patients Affairs Department in Amman last Wednesday [Wearing a black Jordanian Arabic Traditional Dress (Doshdash), red-and-white Shmagh, sporting a black beard, and holding a walking stick] to inspect services directly by his own eyes while having anonymous chit chats with his Jordanian People asking them about the quality of services they get, procedures, general situation and issues they face.
This is not the first disguise mission by King Abdullah as he made a series of disguise undercover visits before in his earlier months of ascending the throne, to many Centers, Hospitals, Border Crossings and other Public Services, playing roles of Taxi Driver, TV Reporter and Regular Old Man. following footsteps of his great father the late King Hussein of Jordan.
Jordan King Abdullah II back in 1999 revealed that he goes around the country in disguise talking to the masses and finding out how the country is really being run.
He said: "In this position the greatest fear that I have is of being isolated. So going out in disguise was really to be able to keep that link that I'd had previously.
"If I wasn't in disguise and was to go to an institution and ask what the problems were, people would probably say what I want to hear, or what they think is the right thing to say."
As Jordanian citizens do not know when or where he will turn up next, King Abdullah joked: "It's a bit like Elvis, it's like sightings all over the country."
I guess the whole world tip hat "Chapeau" in respect for such policy implemented by Jordan's King, who digs in trying his best to know every single detailed problem Jordanians face so he can work on them and solve them wisely.
We Jordanians are so proud of such bright leadership and great wisdom that is leading us to glory.
This is not the first disguise mission by King Abdullah as he made a series of disguise undercover visits before in his earlier months of ascending the throne, to many Centers, Hospitals, Border Crossings and other Public Services, playing roles of Taxi Driver, TV Reporter and Regular Old Man. following footsteps of his great father the late King Hussein of Jordan.
Jordan King Abdullah II back in 1999 revealed that he goes around the country in disguise talking to the masses and finding out how the country is really being run.
He said: "In this position the greatest fear that I have is of being isolated. So going out in disguise was really to be able to keep that link that I'd had previously.
"If I wasn't in disguise and was to go to an institution and ask what the problems were, people would probably say what I want to hear, or what they think is the right thing to say."
As Jordanian citizens do not know when or where he will turn up next, King Abdullah joked: "It's a bit like Elvis, it's like sightings all over the country."
I guess the whole world tip hat "Chapeau" in respect for such policy implemented by Jordan's King, who digs in trying his best to know every single detailed problem Jordanians face so he can work on them and solve them wisely.
We Jordanians are so proud of such bright leadership and great wisdom that is leading us to glory.
[Jordan Times News]
AMMAN (JT) - His Majesty King Abdullah paid an incognito visit to the Health Ministry's Patients’ Affairs Department on Wednesday to check on services it offers citizens, sources told The Jordan Times.
Wearing a black thobe (traditional dress) and a red-and-white kuffiyah, and sporting a black beard, the King arrived at the department, located in Shmeisani behind Le Meridien, at around 10:00am, sat in the waiting area, then obtained an application from a front desk official, one source told The Jordan Times.
As he was waiting for the application, the source said, the disguised King, leaning on a walking cane, talked to those in the waiting area about services offered by the department, which helps cover medical fees, mainly for surgeries, of citizens not covered by any health insurance scheme.
“After filling in the application, the King queued up to see a doctor,” the source added.
Mingling with citizens, the King was discussing procedures at the department with citizens also waiting for their applications until some of them recognised him.
While at the department, the King helped a citizen fill up a form, another source said.
Officials at the Royal Court declined to comment on the visit, but sources said it lasted between 15-30 minutes, noting that such visits are regular by the King who seeks to meet citizens and listen to their needs.
“His Majesty aims to get first-hand information on services and facilities offered to citizens and procedures they face,” they said.
In 1999, King Abdullah paid an incognito visit to the Zarqa-based Free Trade Zone, where he was also sporting a false beard and disguised in a traditional white robe and a red-and-white kuffiyah. During the visit, the King mingled with investors at the zone.
Also in 2001, King Abdullah paid an incognito visit to the Income Tax Department, where he was accompanied by HRH Prince Ali. During the visit, the Prince presented a document asking for tax refunds, while the Monarch was conversing with the director of the refund section.
In addition to the undercover visits, the King also pays surprise visits to public facilities. In 1999, he paid three surprise visits to Amman’s Al Bashir Hospital within a period of six weeks in a bid to improve services at the overburdened health facility.
[ملك الاردن الملك عبدالله يتخفى في هيئة رجل مسن و يراجع وحدة شؤون المرضى]
تخفى جلالة الملك عبدالله الثاني أمس في هيئة رجل طاعن بالسن يلبس عباءة تقليدية بلون أسود ويعتمر شماغا أحمر حاملا عصا يتوكأ عليها ودخل إلى وحدة شؤون المرضى التابعة للديوان الملكي، لمتابعة معاملة إعفاء طبي لابنته الشابة انتصار (22 عاما) المصابة بتصلب الشرايين التاجي وعدم انتظام دقات القلب.
وبعدما تناول بطاقة الدور من آلة إلكترونية مثبتة قرب بوابة الانتظار في الوحدة، توجه المسن إلى القاعة التي كانت تغص جنباتها بزهاء 600 مراجع.
كانت عقارب الساعة تشير إلى تمام العاشرة صباحا حين ظهر على شاشة إلكترونية داخل القاعة ذات الرقم الذي يحمله العجوز، فما كان منه إلا أن جمع أوراقه، وحمل نفسه كأي مراجع ومضى بخطى متثاقلة أتعبتها السنون إلى الطابق الثاني من وحدة شؤون المرضى.
وبعد أن استعرضت الطبيبة فاطمة خليفة ملف المريضة، قامت بتحويلها مباشرة إلى مركز القلب في الخدمات الطبية الملكية لتلقي العلاج المناسب في وقت تخلو فيه مستشفيات الحكومة من هذه الخدمة العلاجية.
وعقب خروجه من باب الوحدة الرئيسة نحو الشارع الرئيس مقابل بنك الإسكان، أماط المسن اللثام عن وجهه ونزع لحيته التي غزا الشيب شعرها، ليلوح للمراجعين بيديه مودعا إياهم ومعلنا أنه قائد البلاد جلالة الملك عبدالله الثاني، جاء ليعيش مع فئة من المواطنين تفاصيل حياتهم اليومية ويخفف عنهم معاناتهم.
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