AGP Executive Report

Advanced Heart Care: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, offering patients a locally available procedure designed to target abnormal heart tissue while reducing effects on surrounding areas. Paediatric Surgery: A US cardiac surgery team has arrived at Tripoli University Hospital to operate on children from across Libya, supporting efforts to expand specialist care at home and reduce the need for treatment abroad.

Cardiac Care: Tajoura’s National Centre for Heart Disease and Surgery has begun using pulsed field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, bringing an advanced heart-rhythm procedure to Libya. Children’s Surgery: A US paediatric cardiac surgery team has arrived at Tripoli University Hospital to operate on children from across the country, supporting efforts to expand specialised care within Libya.

Cardiac Care: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, bringing an advanced rhythm procedure to patients in Libya. Children’s Health: A US paediatric cardiac surgery team has arrived at Tripoli University Hospital to operate on children from across the country, supporting efforts to expand specialist care locally. Emergency Care: Sabratha Teaching Hospital reported five deaths and dozens injured after a road crash; the figures were preliminary.

Advanced Cardiac Care: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has begun using pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, bringing a new heart-rhythm treatment to Libya and supporting efforts to expand specialist care locally. Children’s Heart Surgery: A US paediatric cardiac team has arrived at Tripoli University Hospital to operate on children from across the country, with the aim of reducing the need for treatment abroad. Road Safety: A crash in Sabratha killed five people and injured dozens; the local teaching hospital said its initial figures could change.

Specialist Care: A US paediatric heart-surgery team has arrived at Tripoli University Hospital to operate on children from across Libya, part of efforts to expand advanced treatment at home and reduce the need to travel abroad. Road Safety: Five people were killed and dozens injured in a crash in Sabratha on Wednesday. The local teaching hospital said its emergency department treated victims with injuries ranging from moderate to critical. Benghazi Care: Two European women freed after more than a year in captivity in Niger received medical attention in Benghazi before returning home.

Medical Care in Benghazi: Two European women freed after more than a year in captivity in Niger received medical checks in Benghazi before returning home. Road Trauma: A crash in Sabratha killed five people and injured dozens; the city’s teaching hospital treated the victims, with figures still preliminary. Medicines Market: A $390 million deal for pharmaceutical distributor NewBridge includes operations in North Africa. Its partnerships cover distribution of rare-disease treatments in Libya, though the acquisition still needs regulatory approval.

Emergency Care: Five people were killed and dozens injured in a road crash in Sabratha on Wednesday. Sabratha Teaching Hospital treated the injured, whose conditions ranged from moderate to critical; figures were preliminary. Medical Care: Two European women freed after being held captive in Niger arrived in Benghazi and received medical examinations before returning to Switzerland and Austria. Medicines: DKSH agreed to acquire NewBridge, a regional medicines distribution business. NewBridge has agreements to distribute rare-disease treatments in Libya, Algeria, Iraq and Jordan; the deal still requires regulatory approval.

Hostages Receive Care: Two Swiss and Austrian women freed after more than a year in captivity in Niger arrived in Benghazi, where they received medical examinations before returning home. Road Accident: A crash in Sabratha killed five people and injured dozens, according to preliminary figures from the city’s teaching hospital; some patients were in critical condition. Medicines Supply: DKSH agreed to acquire NewBridge’s pharmaceutical distribution business for $390 million, subject to approvals. NewBridge has distribution agreements covering rare-disease treatments in Libya, though the deal is not expected to close until 2027.

Road Safety: A crash in Sabratha killed five people and injured dozens. Sabratha Teaching Hospital said its emergency department treated patients with injuries ranging from moderate to critical; figures remain preliminary. Medicines Access: DKSH agreed to buy North African medicines business NewBridge for an enterprise value of $390 million. The deal, pending approvals, includes distribution partnerships for rare-disease medicines in Libya. Eye Care: Benghazi Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries, expanding access to treatment. Benghazi Rescue: Two European women freed after more than a year in captivity in Niger were handed to authorities in Benghazi and seen by a health worker.

Medicines Access: DKSH agreed to buy NewBridge’s medicines business for $390 million. NewBridge distributes two rare-disease treatments in Libya; the deal is subject to approvals, with completion expected by March 2027. Eye Care: Benghazi Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries, offering treatment to patients who might otherwise face barriers to care.

Medicines Supply: DKSH agreed to buy a $390 million medicines business with operations in North Africa. Its NewBridge unit already distributes rare-disease treatments in Libya, Algeria, Iraq and Jordan; the deal is expected to close by March 2027, subject to approvals. Food Security: A looming global food shock, driven by lower grain exports, El Niño risks and fertilizer disruption, could push up prices and strain household nutrition across import-dependent North Africa, including Libya. Hospital Pressures: At least eight people were killed and eight injured in a mortar blast at a Zawiya security camp. Sorman General Hospital received casualties, while local hospitals appealed for blood donations. Remote Health Services: In Al-Kufra, UN officials met medics and local authorities to discuss humanitarian needs and gaps in health, water and other public services. Eye Care: Benghazi Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries, widening access to treatment.

Emergency Care: A mortar shell exploded during a training exercise in Zawiya, killing at least eight people and injuring eight others. Hospitals appealed for blood donations as casualties were taken to Sorman General Hospital. Remote Health Services: UN Deputy Envoy Ulrika Richardson met medics and local officials in Al-Kufra to discuss the needs of displaced people and gaps in health, water and other public services. Eye Health: Benghazi Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries. Food Safety: Libya and Somalia discussed livestock imports, with both sides stressing that animals must meet health and veterinary requirements.

Emergency Care: A mortar shell exploded during a training exercise in Zawiya, killing at least eight people and injuring eight others. Sorman General Hospital received casualties and appealed for blood donations. Health Services: In Al-Kufra, the UN deputy envoy met medics and local officials to discuss healthcare needs, support for displaced people and gaps in public services. Eye Care: Benghazi Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries. Flood Response: Heavy rains flooded Tripoli, damaging homes and submerging hospitals; two people were reported dead. Food Support: A voucher programme is helping displaced people in Libya buy the food they need.

Zawiya Blast: A mortar exploded during a security-force training exercise, killing at least six people and injuring others. Hospitals appealed for blood donations; reports put the death toll as high as nine, with no official account of the cause. Al-Kufra Health Services: A UN deputy envoy met local officials and medics to discuss support for health, water and other public services, alongside the needs of displaced people and aid groups. Tripoli Flooding: Heavy rains flooded streets, homes and hospitals in the capital, with two deaths reported. Eye Care: Benghazi Educational Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries and reopened a specialist clinic, including services for children and newborns. Food Support: A voucher program is helping displaced people in Libya buy food that meets their needs.

Zawiya Emergency: A mortar blast during a security training exercise killed at least eight people, with reports putting the toll as high as nine, and injured several others. The wounded were taken to Sorman General Hospital; local hospitals appealed for blood donations amid shortages. Al-Kufra Services: A UN deputy envoy met local officials, medics and aid groups to discuss displaced people’s needs and gaps in health, water and other public services. Tripoli Floods: Recent heavy rains flooded streets, homes and hospitals in the capital; two people were reported dead. Glaucoma Care: Benghazi Educational Eye Hospital has performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries and reopened a specialist clinic, with services for children and newborns. Doctors urged early checks for people with vision changes, eye pain or other risk factors.

Zawiya Emergency: At least eight people were killed and eight injured when a mortar shell exploded at a camp in Al-Harsha. Sorman General Hospital received the casualties, and local hospitals appealed for blood donations amid shortages. Tripoli Flooding: Torrential rain killed at least two people, overwhelmed drainage systems and flooded parts of hospitals, adding pressure on emergency services. Eye Care: Benghazi Educational Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries, reopened a specialist clinic and expanded care for children and newborns. Doctors urged early checks for warning signs, especially among people with risk factors. Food Support: A voucher program is helping displaced people in Libya buy food suited to their needs.