A visiting medical team from Egypt successfully performed 11 open-heart surgeries on children with congenital heart defects at the Benghazi Medical Center.
The surgeries were conducted based on the registered lists with the local medical committees, according to a statement from the Medical Services Support and Development Agency Thursday.
This initiative is part of the domestic treatment project supported by the Government of National Unity (GNU), as stated in the press release.
Earlier this month, the Health Minister of the Parliament-designated government, Othman Abdel-Jalil, accompanied by Ahmed El-Sabki, Chairman of the Board of Healthcare Services in Egypt, conducted an inspection tour of several hospitals in Benghazi.
The delegation visited the Benghazi Medical Center, Kidney Services Center, Qaryounis Integrated Clinic, Sabri Integrated Clinic, Al-Hawari Heart Center, and Benghazi Eye Hospital.
El-Sabki and the accompanying delegation expressed admiration for the level of services, and personally covered the expenses for a case at the Kidney Center. He highlighted the continuous improvement in Libya’s healthcare sector, emphasising Egypt’s readiness for full cooperation to enhance the healthcare system.
He praised the significant role played by the Libyan Ministry of Health in advancing the healthcare system, providing the latest equipment, and medical supplies to elevate the quality of healthcare services for citizens.
In conclusion, the Egyptian official presented a shield of appreciation to Abdel-Jalil, for the warm reception and the Ministry’s significant efforts to enhance healthcare services.
Abdel-Jalil affirmed that the Ministry is working tirelessly to develop Libya’s healthcare system, especially after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Libya and Egypt.
It is noteworthy that the Libyan Center for Emergency Medicine and Support successfully concluded a workshop titled “Advanced Techniques in Pediatric Surgery”. The event was hosted at the Council of Health Specialties’ headquarters, overseen by a visiting Egyptian medical team which specializes in general surgery, orthopaedics, and pediatric urology.
The center noted that 30 of its members participated in the workshop, emphasizing that this initiative aligns with its strategic approach to enhancing the medical skills of its staff, across various specialities.