Dr. Safwan Dababneh
Director of the NCD-Directorate at the Ministry of Health
Dr. Safwan Dababneh is listed as Director of the NCD-Directorate at the Ministry of Health. Safwan is scheduled to speak at Dubai International Food Safety Conference 2026 on 16 November 2026.
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About
Dr. Safwan Yousef Al-Dababneh serves as the Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Directorate at Jordan's Ministry of Health, having previously headed the ministry's Department of Prevention of Genetic and Congenital Disorders. With a background in field epidemiology, his clinical and public health research focuses on national newborn screening (NBS) programs, congenital and metabolic conditions such as phenylketonuria (PKU), and nutritional management. In his current leadership role, he spearheads national chronic disease prevention strategies, public health awareness campaigns, and youth nutrition and obesity reduction initiatives across Jordan.