AMMAN — King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited the King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), one of the most prominent cancer hospitals in the region. Their majesties were received by HRH Prince Talal Bin Muhammad, special adviser to His Majesty King Abdullah, HRH Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and the KHCC.

Amman, June 5, 2023 - HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center (KHCC) inaugurated the 2nd Regional Conference of the Jordan Breast Cancer Program (JBCP) under the title "Integrated Approaches to Breast Cancer Control: Advancing Equity, Collaboration, and Community Voice.” In her speech, Princess Ghida Talal stated: “We will continue to dedicate our efforts and capabilities toward raising awareness across Jordan and the region, until our women’s health becomes their top priority, and until each and every one of them performs their early de

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah attended the King Hussein Cancer Foundation’s (KHCF) 2023 Hope Gala fundraising event on Monday, which was held in Amman under the patronage of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. The event aims to support projects that sustain the fight against cancer in Jordan and the region, such as the establishment of specialized centers across Jordan under the banner of the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC).

Amman, October 1st, 2023 – HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center (KHCC), launched the 8th Arab Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for the year 2023 under the slogan: "A Step Towards Life... Get Examined Now." This campaign, led by the Jordan Breast Cancer Program, aims to raise community awareness and encourage Arab women to undergo early detection screenings for breast cancer.

Amman, November 29, 2023 – Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited pediatric cancer patients evacuated from Gaza to receive treatment at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC). Queen Rania inquired about the health of the nine children and the well-being of their families. Her Majesty was briefed on the children's health conditions and emotional well-being, as well as the treatment protocols by the Center’s medical staff.

Amman, March 2024: The King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) has launched the fourth cycle of the King Hussein Cancer Research Award. The prestigious award was established by HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center (KHCC) in 2020, with the aim of empowering cancer research efforts that are taking place within the Arab world and/or which focus on cancer in the region. Application submissions are now open through the link www.kinghusseincanceraward.jo. Submissions will be accepted until May 31st, 2024.

His Majesty King Abdullah laid the foundation stone for the King Hussein Cancer Center's (KHCC) King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Building in Aqaba. The facility will provide medical care to cancer patients in the southern governorates, instead of having to head to Amman to seek the proper care. King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, listened to remarks by Her Royal Highness Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the board of trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center.

Amman, April 24, 2024 - HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center (KHCC), launched a new policy paper titled “The Economics of Smoking” which addresses the economic drivers and impacts of tobacco in Jordan during a panel discussion held at the Jordan Economic Forum. The panel discussion included esteemed economists and academics focused on the impact of smoking on the national economy and public health, and was moderated by Dr. Khair Abu Saalik, chairman of the Forum's Board of Directors.

July 31, 2024 Amman - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Amman on Wednesday, on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s accession to the Throne. During her visit, Queen Rania inaugurated KHCC’s new Radiation Oncology building, in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Talal bin Muhammad, Special Advisor to His Majesty, and Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center.

The King Hussein Cancer Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital held a joint gala fundraising event, “A Global Partnership to End Pediatric Cancer” on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

The event was hosted by HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center (KHCC), and Richard C. Shadyac, Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC.

During her remarks, Princess Ghida said: “Our two institutions, in Memphis and Amman, are bound by a deep and unwavering conviction: that fighting cancer is not a choice. It is a moral obligation.”