A new health center has been inaugurated at the headquarters of the Irregular Migration Agency in Kufra, Libya, marking a significant step in the collaborative efforts between the Joint Security Chamber and the Libyan Ministry of Health. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to secure the southeastern region and effectively manage the refugee and internally displaced persons (IDPs) crisis from neighboring Sudan.
The opening ceremony was attended by the head of the Security Chamber, the deputy prosecutor of Kufra, an official from the Attorney General’s office, a representative from the Ministry of Health, and several directors and officials. This high-profile attendance underscores the critical importance of the new facility in the regional strategy to handle migration and displacement.
The health center has begun to register IDPs and issue free health certificates following necessary medical tests. This is part of a larger campaign led by the Ministry of Health, which includes vaccination drives targeting children and displaced individuals from birth up to 15 years old. The center’s staff and the medical teams handling the displaced populations have also received preventive vaccinations as a protective measure.
The health and security situation in Kufra, exacerbated by the large influx of displaced individuals, has necessitated an intervention from both the Health and Interior Ministries. The government is actively preparing studies and plans to enhance the city’s security and the health and safety of its residents.
This center’s opening is a proactive measure to bolster Kufra’s capacity to manage health issues among the migrant and local populations, thereby contributing to the overall stability and well-being of the community.
Notably, the Security Information System, under the Southeastern Emergency Response Room, commenced the registration of Sudanese refugees in Kufra on Saturday. This initiative, as stated in a press release by the Ministry of Interior’s Security Media Office of the Libyan Government-designate aims to control and manage the inflow of displaced individuals within the region.
According to the announcement posted on the Ministry’s Facebook page, the registration process witnessed a large turnout of Sudanese refugees on its inaugural day. The primary goal of this operation is to enumerate the Sudanese refugees residing in the southeastern area to prevent human traffickers and smugglers from exploiting or extorting them.
Additionally, the registration system facilitates the issuance of special ID cards to these displaced persons, enabling access to medical care, necessary health screenings, and free vaccinations for children and women.
