The United Nations International Emergency Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday, that it has provided 82 tons of medicines and basic life-saving supplies aimed at covering the needs of approximately 120,000 women and children in Libya.

UNICEF said the aid is aimed at strengthening the ‘health-care’ and ‘nutrition services’ in Libya, particularly for more vulnerable members of the population.

It indicated that it is seeking to improve the health services in the country to avoid unnecessary diseases and fatalities amongst vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.

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