The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with Libya’s Ministry of Health has organised a training program for female healthcare practitioners to enhance their skills in providing high-quality reproductive health services.
The program targeted 15 municipalities, including Shahat, Jalu, Benghazi, and Tripoli. It included a workshop in Tripoli focused on preventing maternal and neonatal deaths, and reducing the incidence of diseases during childbirth.
The three-day program aimed to enhance the knowledge and expertise of healthcare practitioners in providing high-quality reproductive health services.
The program comes at a critical time for Libya, as the country faces significant challenges in its healthcare system, particularly in providing adequate reproductive health services to women and children.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), maternal mortality rates in Libya remain high, with an estimated 72 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020. Additionally, access to quality reproductive health services is limited, particularly in rural areas.
The UNICEF program is an important step towards addressing these challenges and improving maternal and child health outcomes in Libya.
Early June, UNICEF issued a warning about the alarming spread of desertification in Libya, as green spaces continue to give way to concrete structures. The phenomenon is rapidly reshaping the nation’s natural environment.
In a statement, it explained that over 95% of Libya has been classified as a desert or semi-desert environment. It underscored the urgent need to protect and restore green areas, deeming it a matter of high importance.
The UN agency stated that it is actively working with local youth and its partners to take measures to restore and protect Libya’s environment. These actions are intended to ensure a greener future for Libya’s children.
The problem of desertification and crop scarcity in Libya has been worsening, due to several factors. There has been a significant lack of rainfall and water over the past few years, coupled with an increase in tree cutting, and a general lack of interest in planting. These factors have led to drastic changes in the country’s climate.
