Libya has initiated the implementation of the WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP). The country is currently developing a pool of master trainers to roll out the training and build up capacities of non specialists. Based on mhGAP, a six-month diploma programme has been designed and implemented. The diploma targets primary mental...

In response to the growing health crisis in Libya, the United Nations Sanctions Committee has approved the release of €100 million, from the Central Bank of Libya to WHO to ensure the provision of essential medicines, vaccines and medical supplies for the whole of the country. It is expected that the first tranche of supplies will cover eight...

The low priority given to mental health services in Libya leads to an almost total lack of mental health care training. Photo credit: WHOThe WHO in collaboration with the national centre for disease control and health care human resources development centre has launched two post-graduate diplomas in primary mental health care and clinical...

WAAW 2018 concluded successfully in LibyaAl-Bayda 19 December 2018 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Libya country office, in collaboration with Libyan health authorities, concluded activities held under the theme “Safeguarding antibiotics - Handle with Care/Think Twice. Seek Advice” as part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW). Activities...