A Comprehensive National Approach to Breast Cancer Control: The Jordan Breast Cancer Program Experience

Global Cancer Research and Control Seminar Series

October 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits now available – This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

In this seminar, Ms. Nisreen Qatamish will highlight the Jordan Breast Cancer Program as a national model for comprehensive breast cancer control, emphasizing its holistic approach to awareness, early detection, and diagnosis and the program’s role in shaping best practices for breast cancer control.

Ms. Nisreen Qatamish is a recognized leader in social development, philanthropy, and the advancement of women’s and youth issues, as well as development policies. She currently serves as the Director General of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) in Jordan, the largest community-based nonprofit organization in the country. Under Ms. Qatamish’s leadership, the Foundation has solidified its position as a regional and international leader in cancer care. In this role, Ms. Qatamish directs fundraising and advocacy efforts; develops comprehensive communications and media strategies; fosters strong partnerships with public and private sector institutions; and plays a key role in garnering governmental support for the Foundation. An advocate for long-term sustainability, Ms. Qatamish has been instrumental in creating innovative financial strategies to secure the Foundation’s future. Notably, she spearheaded the establishment of the KHCF Endowment and the development of a cancer insurance program, advocating for its expansion nationwide as a comprehensive, socially inclusive model for cancer treatment funding. Ms. Qatamish holds a bachelor’s degree in resource management and the environment from the University of Jordan. She has also received specialized training in leadership, management, and policymaking from renowned institutions, including the American University of Beirut and the Harvard Kennedy School.

Previously, Ms. Qatamish served as the Executive Director of the Jordan Breast Cancer Program, a national initiative providing accessible, comprehensive early detection services for all women in Jordan. Through her leadership, the program successfully raised national awareness of breast cancer as a critical developmental issue, significantly improving early detection rates in the country. The program’s success has led to the adoption of its model across the Arab world, with over 18 Arab countries participating in its campaigns, and positioned Jordan as a regional leader in the fight against breast cancer. Ms. Qatamish is a seasoned consultant and trainer with expertise in leadership development, life skills, gender equality, advocacy, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability. She is a founding member of several high-level national boards and committees in both the United States and the United Kingdom.