A team from the National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) conducted two field visits on Thursday, 5 November 2026, to Salt Industrial City and Salt Government Hospital in Balqa Governorate, as part of the Centre’s efforts to monitor the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, particularly the right to safe and decent working conditions and the right to health.
The visit to Salt Industrial City aimed to examine the conditions of industrial establishments, the nature of their activities and working environments, and the availability of occupational health and safety measures. The team also reviewed the extent to which establishments provide safe, healthy and decent working conditions that protect workers’ rights and uphold their human dignity.
The NCHR team also visited Salt Government Hospital to examine issues relating to the right to health and follow up on certain challenges brought to the Centre’s attention, with a view to documenting relevant observations and providing recommendations to the competent authorities.
Both visits formed part of the NCHR’s field monitoring activities concerning economic, social and cultural rights. They aimed to identify challenges that may affect the effective enjoyment of these rights, assess areas requiring improvement, and follow up on measures taken to address relevant concerns.
The NCHR emphasises that field monitoring and sustained follow-up are essential tools for strengthening accountability and improving responses to human rights challenges, thereby supporting safer workplaces and healthcare services that respect the rights and dignity of individuals.
The Centre will continue following up on relevant observations and recommendations with the competent authorities, in accordance with its national mandate to protect and promote human rights and uphold the rule of law.
