The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, said on Sunday that combating corruption within the healthcare sector is a top priority for the government.
Dbeibah warned against any involvement or negligence regarding this sensitive issue, stressing that the government would not tolerate any practices that harm citizens’ interests or compromise the quality of healthcare services provided to them.
This came during an expanded meeting chaired by Dbeibah with healthcare sector officials, including the Acting Minister of Health, the Head of the Authority for Supporting and Developing Therapeutic Services, the Head of the General Authority for Kidneys, the Head of the General Authority for Oncology, and the Head of the Medical Supply Organization, according to a post by the “Hakomitna” platform on its Facebook page.
The meeting discussed the ongoing plan to develop the healthcare sector, including the foundational steps for newly established institutions, most notably the completion of the General Diabetes Authority and the creation of a Primary Healthcare Authority tasked with overseeing clinics and health centers across various regions, to enhance the quality of basic healthcare services.
The discussions also covered the issue of treatment abroad, where Dbeibah stressed the need for additional regulations to curb the rising number of patients sent abroad for treatment, while emphasizing the importance of linking this file to national plans aimed at localizing treatment within Libya, thus strengthening domestic healthcare institutions and reducing reliance on foreign medical services.
The Head of the General Authority for Oncology presented a report on the supply chains for cancer medications, confirming that they are available according to approved technical specifications and within the scheduled timelines. The meeting also addressed the project for outsourcing dialysis services through the General Authority for Kidneys, with an emphasis on the importance of providing high-quality medical services to ensure comprehensive healthcare for patients.
Regarding the Medical Supply Organization, Dbeibah stressed the need to review the procedures of the general tender and ensure strict compliance, criticizing the organization’s performance in accurately determining the actual needs of hospitals and healthcare centers.
