AGP Executive Report

Eye Care: Benghazi Educational Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries using advanced techniques, reopened a specialist clinic and established units for children and newborns. Doctors urged early checks for vision loss, eye pain or persistent headaches. Flood Emergency: Torrential rain flooded Tripoli, killing at least two people and inundating hospitals, roads and vehicles. Authorities cut power in some areas and sent emergency teams to clear floodwater. Cancer Screening: Libya’s early cancer detection program recorded five cases in Benghazi over two months. Food Support: The World Food Programme is helping displaced Libyans buy food through vouchers, as conflict and displacement leave families struggling to afford essentials.

Eye Care: Benghazi Educational Eye Hospital performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries using advanced techniques, reportedly the first of their kind in eastern Libya. A specialist clinic has reopened, with new services for babies and children. Flood Emergency: Torrential rain overwhelmed Tripoli’s drainage system, killing at least two people and flooding homes, roads and hospitals. Authorities deployed emergency teams and cut power in some areas to reduce danger. Food Support: WFP food vouchers are helping displaced Libyans buy food, including families forced from Murzuq by conflict. Cancer Screening: Libya’s early-detection program recorded five cases in Benghazi over two months.

Flood Emergency: Torrential rain inundated Tripoli, flooding hospitals and overwhelming drainage systems. At least two people died, including a bank employee electrocuted by floodwaters; power was cut in some districts as crews responded. Eye Care: Benghazi Educational Eye Hospital has performed more than 15 free glaucoma operations using advanced techniques—the first such procedures in eastern Libya. The program has reopened a specialist clinic, added care for infants and children, and trained local staff. Food Support: The World Food Programme says it supported 215,000 food-insecure people in Libya last year, including displaced families; vouchers help them buy food, but the agency says it needs $14.6 million to continue lifesaving assistance.

Eye Care: Benghazi Educational Eye Hospital has performed more than 15 free glaucoma surgeries using advanced techniques, while reopening a specialist clinic and setting up units for newborns and children. Tripoli Floods: Torrential rain overwhelmed drainage systems, flooded hospitals and homes, and killed at least two people. The Red Crescent deployed emergency teams as electricity was cut in some districts. Emergency Services: Libya’s air ambulance service transferred 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September. Food Support: The World Food Programme is helping displaced and food-insecure families in Libya access the food they need.

Tripoli Floods: Torrential rain overwhelmed the capital’s drainage system, killing at least two people and flooding hospitals, homes and roads. Power was cut in some areas as rescue teams responded. Emergency Care: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service transferred 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September. Heart Health: Tajoura Cardiac Center recorded 1,562 examinations in September, including 1,308 ECGs. Cancer Screening: Benghazi’s early detection program identified five cases over two months. Food Support: World Food Programme vouchers help displaced families buy food that meets their needs, as food insecurity continues to affect households across Libya.

Tripoli Flooding: Torrential rain inundated hospitals, homes and roads in the capital, while at least two people died. Floodwater overwhelmed drainage systems, and authorities cut power in some areas as emergency teams responded. Cardiac Care: Tripoli’s Tajoura Cardiac Center recorded 1,562 examinations in September, including 1,308 ECG tests, according to its monthly report. Emergency Transport: Libya’s air ambulance service transferred 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September. Cancer Screening: Benghazi’s national early-detection program recorded five cases over two months.

Tripoli Flooding: Heavy rain flooded streets, cars and buildings on Tuesday, with water entering hospital corridors. Authorities closed the ring road and cut power in some districts; a bank employee died by electrocution amid the floodwater. Food Support: Vouchers are helping displaced Libyans buy food that meets their families’ needs, as conflict and financial hardship leave many struggling to afford essentials. Cardiac Care: Tripoli’s Tajoura Cardiac Center recorded 1,562 examinations in September, including 1,308 ECGs. Emergency Transfers: Libya’s Air Ambulance Service moved 110 patients on 88 flights in August and September. Cancer Detection: Benghazi’s early-detection programme recorded five cases over two months.

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.