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Launching the Hospital Safety Index in Libya
9 February 2018 – From 7 to 9 February 2018, in line with the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (the Sendai Framework), WHO Libya helda three-day workshop on the Hospital Safety Index in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, in Carthage, Tunisia. The workshop introduce the Hospital Safety Index to...
WHO responds to humanitarian needs in Benghazi with the support of ECHO
28 January 2018 – World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemns the car bombings in Al-Salmani district in Benghazi on 23 January 2018 that led to death and injury of many civilians. WHO also extends its condolences to the victims' families and renews its humanitarian commitment and support to Libyans throughout the country. WHO staff/focal...
WHO responds to humanitarian needs in Tripoli with the support of ECHO
22 January 2018, Tripoli, Libya – Following armed clashes at Mitiga Airport and surrounding areas, the WHO country office in Libya delivered 1 Emergency Trauma kits type B to the field hospital in Tripoli that is run by the Administration of Wounded under the Ministry of...
WHO provided ECHO-funded essential medical supplies to Zintan general hospital
4 January 2018, Libya, - Thirty thousands (30,000) people in Zintan will benefit from the medical supplies provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and funded by the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). In the context of ongoing response to the health needs in Libya, WHO has provided on 3rd January, thirty (30)...
WHO delivers ECHO-funded essential medical supplies to Aljalaa hospital in Benghazi
60 000 people in Benghazi can now benefit from the Interagency Emergency Health Kits and Trauma Kits delivered to the city's Aljalaa Hospital 26 December 2017, Tunis – 60 000 people in Benghazi can now benefit from medical supplies provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and funded by the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil...
The World Health Organization launches report on mental health and psychosocial support in Libya
22 December 2017, Tunis – For the first time in Libya, an assessment of mental health and psychosocial support has been conducted to map the services available for the Libyan people in this field. A report on the assessment process and main findings was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Libya earlier this month at its venue in...
