In Zawiya, families of cancer patients held a protest on Saturday, calling attention to what they described as “dire conditions” for patients struggling with a lack of accessible treatment options.
Protesters declared they would not stop advocating for their children’s right to receive proper care, emphasizing the high costs and scarcity of necessary medications.
“Our children’s bodies are worn out by illness, the high cost of treatments, and lack of availability,” the families said.
Some families reported being forced to sell personal belongings to fund treatment abroad. They called on authorities to accept their cases and address the challenges, including referring complex cases to specialized hospitals internationally.
According to a recent update on the Muharib platform of the National Cancer Control Authority, Libya has 12,513 registered cancer patients.
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