Jordan
Health & Emergencies

Healthcare Guide: Jordan

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Jordan offers good-quality healthcare in Amman with modern hospitals. Growing medical tourism destination.

Risk Indicators

Low
Health Risk
Good
Hospital Quality
Moderate
Security Risk
JOD (Jordanian Dinar)
Local Currency

What to Know Before You Travel

Healthcare System

Public System

The public system offers quality care; tourists generally go private.

Private Network

Private hospitals in Amman offer international standards at moderate costs.

Estimated Medical Costs

ServiceEstimated Cost
General practice visit50-100 JOD ($70-140 USD)
Emergency room200-400 JOD ($280-560 USD)
Hospitalization (per day)500-1,000 JOD ($700-1,400 USD)
Emergency surgery3,000-7,000 JOD ($4,200-9,800 USD)
Ambulance100-200 JOD ($140-280 USD)
Raio-X50-100 JOD ($70-140 USD)
Exames de sangue30-60 JOD ($42-84 USD)

* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.

Recommended Hospitals

Jordan Hospital Private
Amman
Private hospital of international quality
University of Jordan Hospital Public
Amman
Quality public hospital

Pharmacies

Pharmacies in Amman, generally open until 8pm, with quality medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Jordan. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.

The main emergency number in Jordan is 190. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.

The public system offers quality care; tourists generally go private.

Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 50-100 JOD ($70-140 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.

Pharmacies in Amman, generally open until 8pm, with quality medication.

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