Jamil Tutunji (1896–1981) was a Jordanian doctor and politician who served as Minister of Health and Ambassador to the Soviet Union.

Jamil Tutunji
جميل توتنجي
Jordanian Minister of Health
In office
19511962
Preceded byHusayn al-Khalidi
Succeeded byAbdelsalam al-Majali
Jordanian Ambassador to Russia
of  Jordan
to  Soviet Union
In office
March 30, 1964 – 1965
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byAbdallah Salamé Zureikat
Personal details
Born1896 (1896)
Died1981 (aged 84–85)[1]
Alma materAmerican University of Beirut, Medical University of Constantinople.

Career

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In 1918, Tutunji was a Medical Officer in the Ottoman Army. From 1919 to 1922, he practiced as a Physician in the Madeba District. In 1923, he entered the Arab Legion. From 1923 to 1940, he was the Royal Physician.

From 1940 to 1950,Tutunji was the Director of Health. From 1950 to 1951, he was the Deputy Minister of Health. From 1951 to 1962, he was the Minister of Health and Social Affairs. From 1962 to 1963, he was appointed as a member of the Senate.

On 30 March 1964 to 1965, Tutunji was appointed as Jordan's first ambassador to the Soviet Union in Moscow, serving until 1965.[2] From 1967 to 1971, he was appointed as a member of the Senate.

Awards and honours

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References

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  1. ^ Maghreb, Machrek. La documentation française. 1994.
  2. ^ Mideast Mirror. Vol. 16. Arab News Agency. 1964. p. 107.
  3. ^ The Middle East and North Africa 1975–1976. Europa Publications. 1975. p. 905. ISBN 9780900362873.