AGP Executive Report

Paediatric cardiac care in Tripoli: Libya’s Ministry of Health says a visiting US team is in its second week at Tripoli University Hospital, with 16 successful open-heart surgeries and paediatric cardiac catheterizations so far, as part of a twinning programme aimed at localizing treatment and planning up to 40 operations. Cardiac surgery milestone in Tajoura: Tajoura National Heart Centre reports a successful quadruple CABG on a 54-year-old patient with diabetes and hypertension, highlighting ongoing efforts to build local capacity. Pharma regulation goes digital: The Ministry of Health continues expanding PharmaGate, a remote registration portal for local and foreign pharmaceutical companies, with 131 local and 53 foreign firms already registered, and work underway for electronic product registration. Libya’s electricity squeeze hits health and daily life: AFP reports long power cuts and fuel shortages are disrupting cooling, food storage, and services across Libya, with experts pointing to corruption, weak governance, and poor maintenance. Electricity supply push: GECOL announced the start of operation of the first unit at the South Tripoli station, aiming to ease the summer crisis, though timelines remain unclear. Public health and waste: Juba City Council warns residents against dumping rubbish on roads, saying it creates health and environmental risks.

Paediatric cardiac care in Tripoli: Libya’s Ministry of Health says visiting US specialists and local teams at Tripoli University Hospital have completed 16 successful open-heart surgeries plus paediatric cardiac catheterization during a second week of cooperation, with plans for 40 operations as part of localizing child heart treatment. Cardiac surgery milestone in Tajoura: Tajoura National Heart Centre reports a successful quadruple CABG on a 54-year-old patient with diabetes and hypertension, citing ongoing efforts to expand local advanced care. Pharma regulation goes digital: The Ministry of Health continues expanding PharmaGate for registering local and foreign pharmaceutical companies remotely; it has already registered 131 local and 53 foreign firms, with product registration services in development. Electricity crisis and health knock-ons: Libya’s power cuts and fuel shortages are disrupting daily life, with reports linking outages to spoiled food and generator dependence; meanwhile GECOL says the first unit at South Tripoli station has started operations and Libya’s crisis could ease within weeks. Public health risk from waste: Juba City Council warns residents against dumping rubbish on roads, saying it can create health and environmental risks and may lead to legal action.

Libya Health Tech: Libya’s Ministry of Health is expanding its PharmaGate digital registration system for pharmaceutical companies, moving toward a central database and more remote, electronic filings; it has already registered 131 local and 53 foreign firms, with product registration services planned next. Cardiac Care in Tripoli: Tajoura National Heart Centre reported a successful quadruple CABG for a 54-year-old patient with diabetes and hypertension, as part of efforts to localize advanced care. Electricity & Health Risks: Libya’s summer power crisis is worsening daily life, with long outages and fuel shortages disrupting food storage and healthcare operations; analysts link the root causes to corruption, weak governance, and poor maintenance. Power Supply Update: GECOL says the first unit at the South Tripoli power station has started operations, aiming to stabilize the grid within days, while the new chairman previously promised major improvement in 10–15 days. Public Health & Waste: Juba City Council warned residents that dumping rubbish on streets is a crime, saying it creates health and environmental risks.

Cardiac Care in Tripoli: Tajoura National Heart Centre says a 54-year-old patient successfully underwent a quadruple CABG, with diabetes and hypertension noted, and the patient reported stable—part of efforts to localize advanced treatment. Pharma Regulation Upgrade: Libya’s Ministry of Health continues expanding PharmaGate for digital registration of local and foreign pharmaceutical companies, with 131 local and 53 foreign firms already registered, and plans for electronic product registration. Electricity and Health Risks: GECOL reports the first unit at the new South Tripoli power station is starting operations, as Libya’s summer power cuts and fuel shortages keep disrupting daily life and can spoil food and strain health services. Healthcare Access Under Strain: A wider report links Libya’s prolonged outages and weak governance to corruption and poor maintenance, describing generator dependence and heat-related hardship that can worsen illness outcomes. Public Health and Waste: Juba City Council warns residents that dumping rubbish on streets is a crime, saying it creates health and environmental risks, while pushing organized waste collection. Libya’s Health System Planning: A Libyan Experts Forum in Tripoli produced recommendations including a “unified health ident” initiative, alongside other national digital and governance steps.

Libya Health Tech: Libya’s Ministry of Health is expanding its PharmaGate digital registration system to regulate the pharmaceutical sector, letting local and foreign companies submit files remotely and limiting in-person visits to final steps; the portal is building a unified database and already registered 131 local and 53 foreign companies, with plans for electronic product registration. Libya Health & Access: A national push for a “unified health ident” is listed among recommendations from the first Libyan Experts Forum in Tripoli, alongside other digitization and governance proposals that could shape how services are delivered. Public Health & Safety: A Libyan-linked migrant rescue report says 19 migrants were taken to Jalu General Hospital after a vehicle broke down in the desert, while six bodies were found in Al-Wahat—another reminder of the health risks in irregular migration routes. Mental Health & Care Gaps (Europe): UK court coverage describes a Sudan-born man with catatonic schizophrenia who attacked a woman with a broken bottle after moving through Libya and other countries, with the case highlighting failures in safeguarding and mental health follow-up. Health System Pressure (Africa): An op-ed on healthcare burdens describes patients in public hospitals facing steep deposits and daily fees, forcing many to leave before treatment—raising alarms about affordability and access.

PharmaGate Update: Libya’s Ministry of Health is expanding its PharmaGate digital registration system for local and foreign pharmaceutical companies, with 131 local and 53 foreign firms already registered, and plans to add electronic registration for pharmaceutical products to speed licensing and improve transparency. Electricity & Health Risks: Tripoli Centre is piloting an energy-saving rule requiring cafes and restaurants to close by 10pm, as Libya’s ongoing power cuts have disrupted services and even affected clinics, bread supply, and generator diesel demand. Health System Innovation: A Libyan Experts Forum in Tripoli produced recommendations including a unified health identity initiative and other national digital and governance steps, while one speaker pushed a phased, sustainable plan for robotic surgery in Libya. Migration Health Alerts: Greek authorities report 124 migrants in good health rescued off Crete after boats left from northeastern Libya, while in Libya’s desert six migrant bodies were found and 19 were rescued and taken to Jalu General Hospital. Public Health Context: A new report highlights how sleep and sleep disorders are linked with body fat markers in adults across the Middle East.

PharmaGate Digital Rollout: Libya’s Ministry of Health is expanding its PharmaGate system to register and organize data for local and foreign pharmaceutical companies, with remote submissions to cut visits to headquarters; it has already registered 131 local and 53 foreign firms, and is preparing an electronic service for pharmaceutical product registration. Health System Innovation: A Libyan Experts Forum in Tripoli backed a push for a “unified health ident” and other national improvements, including digitizing records and strengthening project monitoring. Electricity and Care Access: Tripoli’s Municipality says power cuts have hit clinics and daily services, and it will pilot an earlier 10pm closure for cafes and restaurants to reduce electricity demand from cooking equipment—aiming to stabilize conditions that affect public health. Identity Fraud Risks: A report highlights how Libya’s identity system has been exploited through stolen or “paper life” records, enabling access to IDs, passports, jobs, grants, and family status—raising serious concerns for health and social protection systems that rely on accurate records. Desert Deaths for Migrants: Authorities reported six migrant bodies found in Libya’s Al-Wahat area after 19 were rescued and taken to Jalu General Hospital, underscoring ongoing medical and emergency risks along desert routes.

PharmaGate Digital Registration: Libya’s Ministry of Health is expanding its PharmaGate portal to register and organize data for local and foreign pharmaceutical companies, with 131 local and 53 foreign firms already registered; the system aims to centralize records, automate procedures, and later add electronic registration for pharmaceutical products. Health Tech & Care Access: A Libyan Experts Forum in Tripoli issued recommendations that include launching a unified health identification service, alongside other national digital and governance priorities. Electricity & Health Risks: GECOL’s new chairman says Libya’s power cuts could ease within 10–15 days as new units enter the grid; meanwhile, Tripoli Centre plans a pilot requiring cafes and restaurants to close by 10pm to cut electricity use—an issue that has already disrupted clinics and other services. Public Health Planning: A proposal for introducing robotic surgery to Libya was presented as a phased, sustainable national programme focused on training, specialized centers, clinical governance, and partnerships. Migration Health Alerts: Six migrant bodies were found in Libya’s Al-Wahat area, while 124 migrants were rescued off Crete and reported in good health after crossings from northeastern Libya.

Migrant Health & Safety: Six migrant bodies were found in Libya’s Al-Wahat desert area, while 19 others were rescued and taken to Jalu General Hospital—another reminder of how dangerous the southern transit route can be. Violence & Mental Health: In Leeds, a Sudanese asylum seeker with catatonic schizophrenia was sentenced to 25 years plus an indefinite hospital order after attacking a woman with a broken bottle; the court heard he had stopped taking anti-psychotic medication after a prior mental health stay. Libya Health System & Drugs: Libya has launched its first national formulary to reform drug supply, aiming to improve how medicines are selected and distributed. Public Health & Nutrition: A new systematic review highlights high overweight and obesity rates across the Middle East and North Africa, linking excess weight to major cardiometabolic and cancer risks. Energy & Care Access: Tripoli’s Centre municipality plans a 10pm closure pilot for cafes and restaurants to cut electricity use—after power cuts were reported to disrupt services including clinics. Vaccine Cold Chain: Libya’s NCDC deployed solar refrigeration to safeguard vaccine stocks.

Electricity & Public Health: Tripoli Centre pilots a 10pm cafe/restaurant closure to cut power use amid Libya’s summer 2026 outages, with knock-on effects already hitting telecoms, diesel generator demand, bread supply, clinic operations, and prices. Drug Supply Reform: Libya launches its first national formulary to reform drug supply, aiming to improve how medicines are listed and distributed. Vaccine Cold Chain: Libya’s NCDC deploys solar refrigeration to safeguard vaccine stocks. Health System Pressure: An opinion piece highlights the collapse of Libya’s health system and the “not my problem” mentality. Regional Health Cooperation: Libya’s acting foreign minister pushes renewed cooperation with Iraq, explicitly including health alongside education and oil. Polio Watch: WHO reports four new wild poliovirus type 1 cases in Afghanistan, bringing 2026 totals to 19—another reminder of how quickly outbreaks can spread. Safety & Trauma Risk: Reports of weapons depots in residential areas (including a Misrata blast) raise fears of more injuries and panic for civilians. Humanitarian Context: Somalia faces worsening hunger and child malnutrition, with drought and funding gaps deepening the crisis.

Lockerbie Trial Postponed: A US federal judge delayed the trial of Libyan man Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi for a third time after his defense said new evidence needs investigation, pushing jury selection and raising fresh anxiety for victims’ families. Public Health & Safety: Eastern Libya executed 10 people after military court convictions on terrorism charges, while separate reports highlight ongoing health risks from weapons depots in residential areas—injuries and panic were reported after a Misrata-area explosion. Polio Watch: WHO reported four new wild poliovirus type 1 cases in Afghanistan, bringing 2026 totals to 19, underscoring the need for continued vaccination and surveillance. Libya-Iraq Cooperation: Libya’s acting foreign minister met Iraq’s top diplomat in Baghdad to restart a 25-year-old joint committee, with health and education among priority sectors. Vaccine Cold Chain: Libya’s NCDC deployed solar refrigeration to safeguard vaccine stocks. Migration Health: Egyptian authorities reported 27 rescued Bangladeshis are in good health, with two still receiving treatment after a Mediterranean crossing from Libya.

Electricity & Public Health: Eastern Libya’s blackout left parts of Benghazi and surrounding areas in darkness, but officials say power is gradually returning and Benghazi’s 1,200-bed hospital is back online. Health System Under Strain: A Libyan op-ed warns that leaders’ “not my problem” mindset has helped erode the country’s health services, arguing that trauma and emergency care can’t wait for travel abroad. Medicine Supply: Libya’s NCDC is deploying solar refrigeration to protect vaccine stocks. Drug Supply Reform: Libya has launched its first national formulary to reform drug supply. Food Security & Costs: Officials say Libya’s bread crisis is driven by dinar depreciation, flour prices, diesel shortages, and power outages—hurting households and squeezing budgets for essentials like medicine. Education & Wellness: Tripoli is set to host the “Schools of the Future” exhibition, aiming to build 500 modern schools and noting ongoing health facility projects. Safety Risks: A massive Misrata weapons-depot blast reportedly injured people and damaged nearby homes, renewing fears of munitions stored near civilians. Regional Health Cooperation: Libya’s acting foreign minister met Iraq’s top officials in Baghdad, calling for deeper cooperation including health.

Libya Health Under Strain: A widespread blackout hit eastern Libya, plunging parts of Benghazi into darkness and disrupting services, but power was gradually restored including to a 1,200-bed hospital. Power Cuts & Care Exemptions: Tripoli’s PM ordered GECOL to distribute load-shedding more fairly while excluding health facilities and oil sites, and set up complaint phone lines. Food Costs With Health Impact: Libya’s bread price surge is tied to dinar depreciation, flour and diesel shortages, and power outages—raising the risk that families cut spending on medicine and essentials. Security Threats to Public Health: A massive explosion at a Misrata-area weapons depot sent rockets and ammunition into nearby residential areas, causing injuries and panic. Regional Health Cooperation: Libya’s acting foreign minister met Iraq’s top officials in Baghdad to restart a long-dormant joint committee, with plans to expand cooperation in health and education. Polio Watch: WHO reported four new wild polio cases in Afghanistan, bringing 2026 total to 19—another reminder of how fragile vaccination gains remain. Migration & Medical Needs: Egyptian authorities reported 27 rescued Bangladeshis in good health, with two still receiving treatment at Marsa Matrouh General Hospital.

Electricity & Health Access: Tripoli PM Abdelhamid Aldabaiba ordered GECOL to distribute load-shedding “fairly” across regions while excluding health facilities and oil sites, plus set phone lines for grid complaints—after weeks of blackouts and protests. Vaccine Safety: Libya’s NCDC says it distributed 300 solar-powered refrigerators and equipped vaccination sites with temperature monitoring to protect vaccine quality during outages, and trained municipal supervisors for power cuts. Public Health System Pressure (Opinion): A Tripoli-based op-ed warns Libya’s leaders’ “not my problem” mindset is destroying health services, arguing only fast trauma care can save lives in emergencies. Drug Supply Reform: Libya launched its first national formulary to reform drug supply, aiming to strengthen how medicines reach patients. Food Prices & Livelihoods: The bread crisis is linked to dinar depreciation, flour costs, diesel shortages, and power outages—raising fears that higher bread prices will spread inflation and squeeze spending on essentials like medicine. Armed Violence Risk to Civilians: A massive explosion at a Misrata-area weapons depot reignited fears of munitions stored near homes, with medical sources reporting injuries and panic. Health & Trade Cooperation: Libya’s PIB met Turkish business groups to explore investment in medical services and supplies, alongside reconstruction and infrastructure. Regional Diplomacy: Libya’s acting foreign minister co-chaired renewed Iraqi-Libyan joint committee talks, stressing staffing and repairing public facilities, especially education and healthcare. Migration Health Angle: Reports of rescued Bangladeshis in Egypt highlight the health toll of Mediterranean crossings, with some still receiving treatment.

Weapons & Public Safety: A massive blast at a weapons depot south of Misrata and another explosion linked to an armed group in Gharian have reignited fears over ammunition stored in or near residential areas, with residents demanding depots be moved and medical sources reporting injuries and panic. Electricity & Health Access: Libya’s power crisis continues to hit daily life and care: the eastern blackout that left parts of Benghazi dark reportedly restored power to a 1,200-bed hospital, while Tripoli’s government ordered “fair” load-shedding that excludes health facilities and oil sites. Vaccine Cold Chain: The National Centre for Disease Control says it distributed 300 solar-powered refrigerators and equipped vaccination sites with temperature monitoring to protect vaccine quality during outages. Food Prices & Health Budgets: Officials warn bread price spikes are tied to dinar depreciation, flour costs, diesel shortages, and power cuts—pressuring household spending, including money for medicine. Migration Health Risks: Reports from the Mediterranean highlight ongoing danger for migrants leaving Libya, including identified Bangladeshis rescued in Egypt and accounts of bodies/debris spotted during searches. Drug Supply Reform: Libya’s first national formulary aims to reform drug supply, while a medical supply organization launched a digital platform to manage distribution.

Power & Health Services: Libya’s eastern-based electricity ministry says power is gradually returning after a widespread blackout hit parts of Benghazi and nearby areas, with restoration reported to Benghazi’s 1,200-bed hospital and some southern neighborhoods. Vaccines Under Strain: Libya’s NCDC reports distributing 300 solar-powered vaccine refrigerators and equipping vaccination sites with temperature monitoring, plus training for municipal supervisors to keep immunization safe during outages. Bread, Fuel, and Health Costs: A Libyan official warns rising bread prices are tied to dinar depreciation, flour costs, diesel shortages, and power cuts—hurting household budgets and squeezing spending on essentials like medicine. Load Shedding Fairness: Tripoli’s PM orders GECOL to distribute load shedding fairly across regions while excluding health facilities and oil sites, and to set complaint phone lines for grid problems. Health System Warning (Opinion): An op-ed argues Libya’s leaders’ “not my problem” mindset has helped destroy health services, leaving patients without timely trauma and emergency care. Education Rules (Health-adjacent): A Tripoli resolution regulates foreign education, requiring facilities including health and electrical services that meet safety standards.