He was speaking at the Eighth International Conference of the Royal Medical Services (RMS) and the 7th Regional Assembly of the Pan Arab Regional Working Group of the International Committee of Military Medicine.
A statement issued by the Indonesian Embassy in Amman, Jordan and received by ANTARA here on Saturday explained that the event was being conducted at King Hussein Convention Center in the Dead Sea, Jordan, from November 15 to 20, 2016.
Maj.Gen Terawan explained the importance of military medicine in war or peace when it comes to supporting and maintaining health, preventing injuries and illnesses to any military personnel.
"In addition, military medicine also plays its role in emergency situations to address peoples health crisis, conflicts, natural disasters and other eventualities," he noted.
The conference, which was opened by the King of Jordan, Abdullah II, as the Supreme Commander of the Jordanian Armed Forces, focuses on progress and development in the field of medicine. Also, it acts as a platform for exchange of ideas and for promoting networking and expertise in this sector, especially among personnel who handle military medicine.
The Director of Royal Medical Service (RMS) of Jordan, Major General Muin, informed that more than 5,000 participants, representing the health sector locally, regionally and internationally, are taking part in the conference.
The conference saw the participation of 93 experts from 54 countries, including two from Indonesia.
An exhibition of modern medical products and latest technological inventions of 73 well-known companies in the world also formed part of the conference.
The military medicine exhibition at the King Hussein Medical Center was aimed to showcase achievements in providing services in field hospitals, and for members of the royal family, senior officials and officers.
In addition, the exhibition also displays the health services provided by the Jordan Royal Medical Center for international peacekeepers in 31 countries, as well as in areas of conflict.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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