Dr. Mohammed Al-Ghouj, Undersecretary General of the Ministry of Health and Acting Minister, hosted a meeting on Thursday at the ministry’s headquarters with Ulrika Richardson, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Resident Coordinator in Libya, and Dr. Ahmed Zouiten, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative and Head of Mission. Attended by the Director of the Undersecretary’s Office and the Director of International Cooperation, the session focused on vital files aimed at strengthening the health sector. The discussions prioritized improving the quality of medical services provided to citizens and developing more effective cooperation mechanisms between the ministry and international agencies operating within Libya’s borders.
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The meeting featured an overview of ongoing collaboration, particularly in supporting primary healthcare systems and optimizing rapid response protocols for health emergencies. Participants explored expanding the partnership with the WHO through specialized training programs designed to elevate the skills of medical and paramedical staff according to international benchmarks. There was a shared emphasis on investing in human capital and updating therapeutic protocols and health information systems within medical institutions. Both sides agreed on the importance of addressing technical equipment shortages and coordinating efforts to ensure that essential health services reach underserved areas.
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Dr. Al-Ghouj reaffirmed that the upcoming phase demands a unified international and national effort to guarantee the delivery of integrated and equitable health services across all regions, highlighting primary care as the first line of defense. For her part, Ulrika Richardson expressed the United Nations’ readiness to continue its support for Libya’s health sector in alignment with national priorities. Experts believe that this ongoing coordination between the Ministry of Health and its international partners is instrumental in driving structural reforms and modernization.
