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Libya releases STEPS survey results on NCDs
WHO supports Benghazi Children’s Hospital with cancer medicines
WHO and the Libyan Ministry of Health adopt the Joint Operational Plan for 2024–2025
WHO and Italy forge partnership to prevent and control arboviral and zoonotic diseases in Libya
Joint delegation from WHO and UK visit Keshlaf primary health care centre in Tripoli, Libya
Polio outbreak simulation exercise conducted in Tripoli
Libya launches the Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative in Libya
WHO emergency medical teams make an impact in Libya
Measles cases reported in Libya
Libya implements NCD STEPS survey
WHO airlifts emergency medical supplies to Libya
WHO donates information, communication and technology equipment to support vaccination coverage in Libya
Medical supplies airlifted to Libya
WHO condemns attacks against health care in Libya
Thanks to support from the Government of Germany, WHO delivers mobile clinics to Benghazi
Mobile clinics restore primary health services to people in need in Libya
United Kingdom donates vital supplies to protect frontline health workers against COVID-19
The National Oil Corporation in Libya donates US$ 5.7 million to WHO to relieve the suffering of children with cancer
Collective efforts to enhance access to COVID-19 vaccines in Libya
As COVID-19 cases increase in Libya, WHO stresses importance of continuing compliance with all precautionary measures by all people
WHO and the Bambino Gesù hospital in Rome launch an e-learning programme for nurses in Libya
WHO condemns violence against health workers in Libya
UNICEF and WHO sound the alarm over 250 000 children at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases in Libya
WHO delivers additional supplies to ensure protection of health workers responding to COVID-19 in Libya
WHO alarmed over rapidly escalating rates of COVID-19 in Libya
WHO humanitarian supplies in Libya intercepted and diverted
Libya: Fighting COVID-19 in times of conflict
Over quarter of a million children in Libya are at risk from vaccine-preventable diseases
Joint statement on Libya
WHO medical supplies address urgent health needs in Libya
WHO delivers essential health supplies to Tarhouna, Libya, where 200 000 remain trapped due to ongoing hostilities
Keeping vigilant for COVID-19 in Libya
WHO welcomes a contribution from the Government of France to help tackle COVID-19 in Libya
UNSMIL appeals for ceasefire to strengthen COVID-19 response
WHO delivers emergency health supplies to health facilities in Tripoli, Libya
Revitalizing nursing skills in Libya
WHO enhances access to emergency health care services in Libya
Training of trainers workshop for primary health care nurses in Libya
WHO expresses condolences for the loss of a dedicated health care worker
National workshop on adapting WHO/UNICEF guidelines on integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness for Libya
WHO provides support for treatment of leishmaniasis in Libya
WHO sends life-saving medical supplies across Libya
Protecting Libya's children from measles and polio
On the alert: WHO trains Libyans to prevent and control deadly diseases
Conflict in southern Libya: WHO sends medical aid
Empathy in action: Libya’s doctors focus on mental health
Stamping out leprosy in Libya
Five medical staff dead in latest attack on health care facilities in Tripoli
Medical aid accelerated as Libya crisis intensifies
Mental illness: training Libya’s health workers
Treating HIV: supporting the needs of Libya’s health workers
WHO support reaches flood victims in Ghat, southern Libya
As health worker deaths mount, WHO condemns another 'dark day' in Libya
WHO distributes urgently needed medical supplies as Libya conflict continues
WHO denounces attack on health workers and ambulance in Libyan capital
Displaced by war, Tripoli residents wait in limbo
WHO Libya teams saving lives on Tripoli’s front lines
Amid Tripoli clashes, WHO rushes medical aid to the wounded in Libya
WHO condemns the killing of doctors in the Libyan conflict
WHO distributes critically needed emergency medical supplies to hospitals in Libya
Workshop on reproductive and maternal health packages
WHO responds to critical health needs in southern Libya
Emergency medical mobile teams bring health services closer to people in need
Libya endorses national plan of action to combat antimicrobial resistance
WHO and Ministry of Health hold workshop on district health information system
US$ 43.5 million needed to provide life-saving health aid in Libya in 2019
WHO warns of increasing attacks on health facilities in Libya
Training workshop on mental health in primary health care
Training workshop for nurses on national guidelines to prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases
Doctors from Tawerga trained to treat leishmaniasis
Seminar on developing Libyan supply chain technical guidelines
EU supported training on medicines forecasting and quantification in Libya
WHO condemns attack on Al Jala Hospital in Benghazi
Statement by WHO Representative in Libya Dr Syed Jaffar Hussain
Libya concludes World Antibiotic Week activities
Libya launches nationwide campaign to vaccinate 2.7 million children against measles, rubella and polio
Learning exchange study tour on SIAMED software
Findings of a study on Libyan medical and allied health education and training institutes
Cascade training on implementation of the family practice approach in Libya
WHO condemns the attack on a specialized urology hospital in Benghazi, Libya
WHO organizes training workshop on tuberculosis case management
Training workshop on the introduction of DHIS2 to develop monitoring and evaluation system in 6 primary health care centres in Libya
Training workshop on national guidelines for the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases
Training of trainers for vaccination supervisors of national measles/polio vaccination campaign
First training of end-users at facility level on the district health information system
Distribution of first batch of essential medicines to 6 primary health care centres
Consultative workshop on roles and functions of the nursing workforce in family practice-based primary health care
Developing a national strategy for community health workers in Libya to improve access to basic health care services
WHO responds to increased trauma needs as violence escalates in Tripoli, Libya
European Union contributes to enhancing medicines and health supplies quality in Libya
Training workshop for Ministry of Health PHC programme managers
WHO helps to provide treatment to tuberculosis patients in Libya
Scorpion anti-venom serum provided by WHO and funded by Italy saves lives across southern Libya
Training of trainers on the district health information system
Planning workshop on implementation of the family practice approach in Libya
Joint external evaluation of IHR capacities in Libya
Core team trained on district health information system
WHO addresses medical needs of chronically ill patients in conflict settings of Libya
French Government and WHO strengthen access to lifesaving medicines and supplies in the south of Libya
WHO sends medical aid in response to urgent humanitarian needs in Derna
WHO supports Ministry of Health with antiviral medication, measles and rubella reagent kits
Improving access to quality primary healthcare service meeting 5 June, 2018
Ensuring universal health coverage for inclusiveness of migrants and displaced populations
World Immunization Week 2018 in Libya
WHO and ECHO support the blood transfusion centres in east Libya
WHO provides mobile clinics to Benghazi, funded by ECHO
World Health Day 2018
WHO condemns attack on Sebha Medical Centre
Migrant health assessment mission in Libya, 27–30 March 2018
WHO provides essential medical supplies to Derna hospital funded by ECHO
UK Government and WHO, in partnership with Ministry of Health, launch project to support access to primary health care services
Road traffic injury, disability and rehabilitation in Libya
Hospital emergency preparedness and response for resilient hospitals in Libya
WHO responds to humanitarian needs of people living with HIV in Benghazi
WHO delivers neonatal ventilators to underserved areas with support from CERF
WHO delivers mobile clinic to serve vulnerable populations in Sabha, Libya, with the support of ECHO
Health sector coordination meeting
Capacity-building workshop on Hinari Access to Research for Health programme
Launching the Hospital Safety Index in Libya
WHO responds to humanitarian needs in Benghazi with the support of ECHO
WHO responds to humanitarian needs in Tripoli with the support of ECHO
WHO provided ECHO-funded essential medical supplies to Zintan general hospital
WHO delivers ECHO-funded essential medical supplies to Aljalaa hospital in Benghazi
Rising health worker abductions in Libya threaten fragile health system
The World Health Organization launches report on mental health and psychosocial support in Libya
France supports health facilities with life-saving medicine in south of Libya
Workshop for essentials of supply chain management
WHO responds to urgent humanitarian health needs in Ghat, Libya
Libya conducts round of national immunization days for polio, measles, rubella and mumps
WHO delivers essential medical supplies to Benghazi-based clinic for internally displaced persons from Tawergha, and Benghazi Medical Centre
Libya concludes a month of activities to mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2017
WHO conducts workshop on strengthening health information systems for patients living with HIV/AIDS in Libya
WHO delivers urgent medical supplies to the International Rescue Committee
Essential medical supplies arrive in Benghazi to support under-served people
WHO delivers much needed medical supplies to underserved areas in southern Libya
Training workshop to enhance capacities of medical waste management in Libya
World Health Organization delivers dialysis supplies to Ministry of Health of Libya
WHO delivers medical supplies to Sabha Medical Centre
WHO's response to humanitarian needs in Brak Alshaati, Libya
Polio immunization campaign conducted in the south of Libya
Review and planning meeting to ensure access to life-saving health care services in the south of Libya
European Union and WHO strengthen access to medicines and health information in Libya
WHO provides lifesaving HIV medicines in Benghazi, Libya
Humanitarian community calls for US$ 151 million to provide life-saving assistance for Libya in 2017
WHO expresses great concern over newborn deaths in Libya
Libya completes first polio campaign since 2014
Workshop on development of a national heath sector strategy for emergency preparedness and response
WHO delivers life-saving medicine to Libya
Libya crisis situation update
Situation report update, 14–31 August 2014
Situation report update, 26 August 2014
Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) in Libya
Community mental health mobile services in four Libyan cities
Pharmaceutical legislation and policy committee
Restructuring of the medical devices department of the Ministry of Health
Procurement of essential medicines and supplies
Launching diploma courses in primary mental health care and clinical psychotherapeutic interventions

Annual report

libya-annual-reportLibya country office annual report, 2022

Information resources

Monitoring health and health system performance in the Region: core indicators and indicators on the health-related SDGs 2021

Libya humanitarian response plan 2021

Humanitarian needs overview 2020

Health system overview

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