On the second day of their visit to Jordan, Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex turned their focus to recovery. After meeting child evacuees from Gaza at Amman’s Specialty Hospital on day one, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman alongside a World Health Organization delegation. The visit formed part of a wider two-day programme spotlighting Jordan’s growing role as a regional medical hub.
Grazia described the initiative as part of “a wider effort to position Jordan as a critical medical hub for children caught in the war, a mission closely aligned with the couple’s long-standing focus on recovery, trauma care and long-term rehabilitation.”
That alignment was visible again on day two.
Messages Of Healing At The National Centre For Rehabilitation Of Addicts
At the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts, the couple met patients and staff working through addiction recovery and trauma. They listened. They spoke quietly. And they left handwritten notes Meghan Sussex wrote: “Congratulations on your dedication to your care. Wishing you continued healing and happiness.” Prince Harry added: “It’s ok not to be ok. Trust each other. Congratulations on your recovery.”
The visit took place as Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met King Abdullah II, donors and children receiving treatment. The World Health Organization has highlighted Jordan’s expanding partnership on universal health coverage, mental health and humanitarian response. The Sussexes’ presence reinforced that focus, particularly on trauma recovery and displacement.
.@DrTedros with Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the National Center for Rehabilitation of Addicts to see 🇯🇴’s recovery efforts combining medical care, psychosocial support& reintegration programs that help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity pic.twitter.com/YckF0XDn5P
— WHO Jordan (@WHOJordan) February 26, 2026
The Wider Humanitarian Context
Day one focused on Gaza medical evacuees receiving care in Jordan. The World Health Organization estimates that about 4,000 children are still waiting for urgent medical evacuation, while more than 18,500 patients in total need specialised treatment for trauma injuries, cancer, kidney failure and other serious conditions.
Embed from Getty ImagesSince the ceasefire, WHO has facilitated the evacuation of just over 740 patients, including 432 children. Aid agencies warn that at the current pace, clearing the backlog could take years. At least 44,500 children have been reported injured since October 2023, with more than 11,000 sustaining life-changing injuries requiring long-term rehabilitation.
Embed from Getty ImagesJordan has accepted evacuees through regional partnerships. The United Kingdom also announced a publicly funded evacuation programme in July 2025, with the first group of children arriving in September. Progress, however, remains slow due to access constraints and bureaucratic barriers, according to UN officials.
Against that backdrop, the Sussexes’ Jordan visit placed recovery at the centre of the story. Through Archewell partnerships and donations, they have supported humanitarian relief and food aid efforts in the region. The emphasis has remained consistent: practical aid, trauma support and long-term healing.
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A Visit That Speaks For Itself
Certain British outlets framed the visit around internal optics rather than humanitarian engagement. One headline framed the visit around who did or did not share a meeting room. Yet the Sussexes were invited by the World Health Organization to join discussions in Jordan. They met patients while engaging directly with frontline health workers, placing mental health and rehabilitation at the centre of their visit.
The contrast is striking. On the ground in Amman, the focus was on burn survivors, amputee children and patients navigating addiction recovery. The messages they left were not about status. They were about perseverance.
This is the difference between appearing and participating.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not centre the visit on political messaging; instead, they stood alongside a global health body focused on evacuating and rehabilitating vulnerable patients. In a region enduring profound loss and displacement, that steady, humanitarian presence carries weight.
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