Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visit National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Jordan.Credit : Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continued their Jordan humanitarian trip on Feb. 26 with visits focused on health, community development and women’s leadership
The Sussexes joined World Health Organization delegations to visit health-focused initiatives, including the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts
The couple also met with female leaders at the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development, highlighting community-based development and women’s empowerment efforts

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continued their humanitarian trip to Jordan on Feb. 26 with a series of visits focused on health and community support.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began the day at World Central Kitchen, a longtime partner of their charitable organization, Archewell Philanthropies.

They then joined a delegation from the World Health Organization for a visit to the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts.

The facility operates as a short-term residential and outpatient treatment center, providing medical withdrawal services, psychological support and social counseling, according to the WHO, and falls under Jordan’s Ministry of Health through the National Centre for Mental Health.

“`I want you guys to know there’s no shame in having an addiction, it stems from something else which is an emotional pain— you’re very, very brave to come here into hospital,” Harry told the patients.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Jordan.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

“Now what you need to do is use this experience and go back into your communities and help other people who are in a similar situation.”

Speaking to a recovering addict using a rowing machine in the gym, Harry asked “When you leave, will you continue exercising?”

After the man replied “Yes,” Harry jokingly added “New habits, good habits rather than bad habit — we all have bad habits.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Jordan.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

During the visit, Meghan also watched a yoga class and introduced herself to the men holding poses. The couple was also invited to write messages of support on sticky notes put on a wall.

“It’s ok to not be ok,” Harry’s read. “Trust each other. Congratulations on your recovery. Now share your courage and experience.”

“Congratulations on your dedication to your care,” Meghan added in her note. “Wishing you continued healing and happiness.”

After the outing, Prince Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, joined a WHO delegation to visit female leaders at the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development.

Advancing women’s leadership and empowerment has long been a focus for the Duchess of Sussex, who has used her platform and charitable work to support initiatives focused on gender equity, education and community leadership.

The Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development is a national NGO that works to promote sustainable development through a network of community development centers. It has been chaired by Princess Basma Bint Talal, the aunt of King Abdullah of Jordan, since its inception in 1977.

Prince Harry and Meghan began their trip to Jordan on Feb. 25, joining Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, for two days of outings.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Jordan.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

The couple’s schedule of stops is centered around humanitarian health response, mental health and support for vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Jordan trip expands their existing partnership with WHO, an agency of the United Nations and a global authority on public health and humanitarian health response.

Prince Harry and Meghan previously teamed up with Dr. Tedros and WHO on a worldwide campaign to encourage vaccine equity during the COVID pandemic. More recently, Harry and Dr. Tedros visited Imperial College London’s Centre for Blast Injury Studies together in September 2025.

Harry and Meghan’s trip to Jordan runs from Wednesday, Feb. 25 to Thursday, Feb. 26 and their outings yesterday included a World Health Organisation roundtable, tour of Za’atari Refugee Camp and visit to Amman’s Specialty Hospital to meet recent medical evacuees from Gaza.