AGP Executive Report

Tripoli Flooding: Heavy rain inundated hospitals, submerged cars and homes, and left people trapped in buildings, raising urgent concerns for patients and emergency services. Food Support: The World Food Programme is helping displaced Libyans buy food through vouchers; it supported 215,000 food-insecure people last year, including families forced to flee conflict. Heart Care: Tripoli’s Tajoura Cardiac Center recorded 1,562 examinations in September, with 1,308 ECG tests. Cancer Screening: Benghazi’s free early-detection program identified five cancer cases in August and September; it offers screening for breast, colon and lung cancers. Emergency Transport: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service transferred 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September.

Heart Care: Tripoli’s Tajoura Cardiac Center recorded 1,562 examinations in September and performed 1,308 ECGs, with about 52 patients seen daily in its emergency unit and outpatient clinic. Food Safety: A 6,000-tonne Russian wheat shipment bound for Libya passed testing for pests and harmful contaminants, meeting Libyan import standards. Early Detection: Benghazi’s free cancer-screening program identified five cases at three polyclinics in August and September; officials urged residents to get screened before symptoms appear. Access to Care: Libya’s visiting health teams continue screenings, check-ups and referrals in Tigrhay, including home visits for people unable to reach health facilities. The Air Ambulance Service transferred 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September. Livestock Imports: Libya and Romania agreed on veterinary health certificates for imports including livestock, meat and poultry, setting out health and safety requirements for trade.

Community Care: Libya’s Health Ministry says its “Visiting Health Worker” program is bringing checkups, follow-up care and referrals to residents in Tigrhay, including people unable to reach health centres. Cancer Screening: Benghazi’s early-detection program found five cancer cases at three polyclinics in August and September. It offers free screening for breast, colon and lung cancers and urges people to get checked before symptoms appear. Emergency Transfers: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service moved 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September, including transfers to Tunis, Cairo, Amman, Istanbul and Rome. Health System: A Libyan Health Ministry delegation in Jordan discussed oversight, accreditation and digital health transformation. Food Safety: Libya and Romania agreed on veterinary health certificates for imports including livestock, meat and poultry, setting a regulatory framework for trade and food safety. Grain Checks: Russian laboratories tested a 6,000-tonne wheat shipment bound for Libya, including checks for harmful seeds and Fusarium damage linked to hazardous mycotoxins.

Detentions and Care: Rights groups are urging Libyan authorities to locate four men reportedly detained or missing. One, professor Mohammed Sharaf Al-Din Al-Fitouri, is ill and needs regular medication and medical care. Cancer Screening: Libya’s early-detection program found five cancer cases at three Benghazi clinics in August and September. Free screening covers breast, colon and lung cancers, with diagnosed patients referred for further care. Medical Transfers: Libya’s air ambulance service transported 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September, including transfers to Tunis, Cairo, Amman, Istanbul and Rome. Local Health Services: Health teams continue home and facility visits in Tigrhay, providing screenings, follow-up and referrals for people with limited access to clinics. Food Safety: Libya and Romania agreed on veterinary health certificates for imports including meat, livestock, fish and poultry, setting health and safety requirements for trade.

Cancer Screening: Libya’s early-detection program identified five cancer cases at three Benghazi polyclinics in August and September. The free service screens for breast, colon and lung cancers, and officials are urging people to get checked before symptoms appear. Emergency Care: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service transported 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September, with many patients taken to Tunis, Cairo, Amman, Istanbul and Rome for specialist care. Primary Care: Ministry teams continue home and facility visits in Tigrhay, offering examinations, follow-up and referrals, particularly for people unable to reach health centres. Health Oversight: A Libyan Health Ministry delegation met officials in Jordan to discuss accreditation, oversight and digital health. Food Safety: Libya and Romania signed a veterinary health certificate agreement covering livestock, meat, fish and poultry imports, setting health and safety rules for trade.

Early Detection: Libya’s cancer-screening program found five cases at three Benghazi polyclinics in August and September. Free checks cover breast, colon and lung cancers; officials urge people to screen before symptoms appear. Primary Care: The Health Visitor program is bringing examinations, follow-up and health advice to homes and facilities in Tigrhay, with referrals for specialist care when needed. Emergency Transfers: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service moved 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September, including transfers to Tunis, Cairo, Amman, Istanbul and Rome. Health System: A Health Ministry delegation in Jordan discussed oversight, accreditation and digital health transformation. Food Safety: Libya and Romania agreed on veterinary health certificates for livestock, meat and other imports, with sanitary requirements intended to limit disease risks and protect food supplies.

Primary Care: Libya’s Health Ministry says its “Visiting Health Worker” program is bringing screenings, follow-up and health advice to residents in Tigrhay, with home visits and referrals for people who cannot reach clinics. Medical Transfers: The Air Ambulance Service moved 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September, including transfers to Tunis, Cairo, Amman, Istanbul and Rome. Food Safety: Libya and Romania signed veterinary health certificate rules for imports including meat, livestock, fish and poultry, setting standards intended to protect public and animal health. Health System Reform: A Libyan Health Ministry delegation in Jordan discussed oversight, accreditation and digital health transformation.

Primary Care: Libya’s Health Ministry says its “Visiting Health Worker” teams are continuing home and facility visits in Tigrhay, offering screenings, follow-up and referrals for people with limited access to clinics. Emergency Transfers: The Air Ambulance Service moved 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September, including transfers to Tunis, Cairo, Amman, Istanbul and Rome. Health Cooperation: A Libyan health delegation visiting Jordan discussed pharmaceutical oversight, hospital accreditation, disease surveillance and digital health systems. Veterinary Safety: Libya and Romania agreed on health certificates for livestock, meat and other imports, alongside disease monitoring and safeguards against animal disease transmission. Darfur Crisis: WHO says health needs far exceed available resources, with more than 700,000 displaced people sheltering in Tawila and a major funding shortfall for Sudan’s 2026 health response.

Air Ambulance: Libya’s service transferred 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September, taking many to Tunis, Cairo, Amman, Istanbul and Rome for specialized care. Health System: A Libyan Health Ministry delegation visited Jordan to discuss drug oversight, hospital accreditation, outbreak response and digital health systems. Migrant Health: Eleven Kurdish men repatriated from Libya received medical checks at Erbil airport before being reunited with their families. Animal Health: Libyan and Romanian officials agreed on sanitary safeguards for livestock and meat trade, including coordination on disease surveillance, vaccination and laboratory testing.

Migrant Health: Eleven Kurdish migrants returned from Libya to Iraq’s Kurdistan Region after going missing; they received medical checkups at Erbil airport before rejoining their families. Health System Cooperation: A Libyan Health Ministry delegation visited Jordan to study drug oversight, hospital accreditation, outbreak surveillance and digital health systems. Animal Health: Libya and Romania agreed to strengthen veterinary checks and share disease data to protect livestock, following discussions on vaccination and monitoring for a sheep disease. Regional Crisis: WHO says health needs in Sudan’s Darfur far exceed available support, with medicine and medical staff shortages adding pressure on services for displaced people.

Health Cooperation: A Libyan Health Ministry delegation visiting Jordan explored cooperation on medicine oversight, hospital accreditation, outbreak surveillance and digital health. Medicine Access: Libya joined the African pooled procurement mechanism and ReTAC leadership, expanding its role in regional medicine purchasing and regulatory coordination. Reliable Clinics: Solar systems were installed at nine Libyan health facilities, including diabetes centres, to help keep essential services running. Emergency Care: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service renewed its continuing airworthiness accreditation. Humanitarian Pressure: A report says Libya is facing a surge of Sudanese refugees, adding to humanitarian strain.

Darfur Health Crisis: Malnutrition and shortages of food and medical care are worsening in Sudan’s Malha locality. Local responders say supply routes from Libya have been cut, including a route used to bring in food. Animal Health: Libya and Romania agreed to coordinate on livestock and meat trade, including sanitary safeguards, vaccination and disease monitoring to reduce the risk of PPR spreading. Health Cooperation: A Libyan Health Ministry delegation visited Jordan to study medicine oversight, hospital accreditation, outbreak surveillance and digital health systems. Reliable Care: Libya’s renewable energy authority is installing solar systems at health centres to help keep services running. Libya also joined an African pooled procurement mechanism and renewed accreditation for its Air Ambulance Service.

Regional Health Alert: Malnutrition and shortages of food and medicine are worsening in Sudan’s North Darfur, where responders say supply routes through Libya have been cut. About 6,200 children are reported to be malnourished, including 1,500 with severe acute malnutrition. Health System Cooperation: Libya’s Health Ministry delegation visited Jordan to discuss medicine and food oversight, hospital accreditation, outbreak response and digital health. Reliable Power: Libya’s renewable energy authority installed solar systems at health centres and clinics, aiming to keep essential services running during power disruptions. Medical Access: Libya joined the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism and ReTAC leadership, while the Libyan Air Ambulance Service renewed its accreditation.

Libya Health Sector Upgrade: Libya’s Ministry of Health sent a delegation to Jordan to learn how to strengthen oversight, accreditation, epidemic surveillance, and digital health systems—covering drug and food regulation, hospital and lab accreditation, and data management. Renewable Energy for Care: The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) is pushing its “GoGreen” plan to power health centres with solar systems, including diabetes and rural facilities in Misrata, Zuwara, Surman, Nalut, and others, aiming to keep services running reliably. Refugee Health Pressure in Kufra: Sudan’s war continues to drive refugees into Libya’s Kufra area, straining local hospitals and a new Refugee Medical Center, with shortages of skilled staff and rising demand for inpatient and mental health services. Migration and Loss of Life: Reports highlight ongoing deadly irregular crossings affecting Libya-linked routes, while Kurdish families in Iraq await DNA results for migrants believed to have died in Libya. Education and Health Link: Teachers’ pay strike in Libya has escalated into an open-ended shutdown, keeping students out of classrooms across both western and eastern regions, as other unions threaten to join.

Libya Health Supply Security: Libya’s Ministry of Health signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to improve access to essential medicines and medical supplies while supporting local manufacturing; Libya also took on chairmanship of the Africa CDC North Africa Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC). Renewable Energy for Care: The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), with the Ministry of Health, is pushing the “GoGreen” initiative to install solar power at multiple health centres and clinics, including diabetes and diabetic foot care facilities, to keep services running more reliably. Cross-Border Health Cooperation: A Libyan Ministry of Health delegation visited Jordan to learn about pharmaceutical and food oversight, hospital and lab accreditation, epidemic surveillance, and digital health systems—skills Libya wants to apply at home. Sudan Refugee Pressure on Libya’s Health System: With Sudan’s crisis driving more people into Libya (notably Kufra), local hospitals and a new Refugee Medical Center are stretched by staff shortages and rising demand, with mental health services also under strain. Emergency Transport Safety: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service received renewed CAMO accreditation after meeting continuing airworthiness requirements, supporting safer patient transport and operational continuity. Public Health Infrastructure: Libya’s health sector also faces broader digital risk as cyberattacks increasingly threaten healthcare services across Africa, highlighting the need for stronger protection.

Libya Health Cooperation: A Libyan Ministry of Health delegation visited Jordan to learn how to strengthen pharmaceutical oversight, hospital accreditation, epidemic surveillance, and digital health systems—aiming to upgrade Libya’s health sector through partnerships and training. Renewable Energy for Care: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority is pushing the “GoGreen” initiative to install solar power at multiple health centres and clinics, including diabetes and rural hospital facilities, to keep services running more reliably. Health Supply Security: Libya signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, boosting collective buying of essential medicines and medical supplies while supporting local manufacturing. Sudan Refugee Pressure on Libya: With Sudan’s crisis driving more displacement, Libya’s border town of Kufra is seeing rising strain on healthcare, as new refugee medical services face staff shortages and growing demand for inpatient and mental health support. Air Ambulance Readiness: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service received renewed CAMO accreditation, helping maintain aircraft airworthiness and support uninterrupted patient transport. Teachers Strike Impact: Teachers across Libya escalated into an open-ended strike over pay and conditions, threatening school access for children and adding pressure to already stretched public services.