On Tuesday, the Director-General of the Libyan Reconstruction and Development Fund, Belgassem Khalifa Haftar, conducted a site visit to inspect two of the most important ongoing healthcare infrastructure projects in Benghazi: a specialized Pediatric Surgery and Medicine Hospital and a Women’s Maternity Hospital.
The Pediatric Hospital will provide 490 beds and is designed to deliver advanced care for children requiring surgery, intensive care, and other specialized treatments. The Maternity and Women’s Hospital, with a 200-bed capacity, will focus on maternal health, obstetrics, and gynecological care. Both facilities are being constructed according to modern international healthcare standards.
Haftar’s visit aimed to evaluate the progress of construction and ensure that work was advancing according to the technical specifications approved by the fund. He also reviewed the quality of materials and medical equipment being installed, with a focus on ensuring that the hospitals will be fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities upon completion.
The dual hospital project represents a strategic investment in Benghazi’s public health system and is part of a broader plan by the Reconstruction and Development Fund to enhance Libya’s healthcare capacity, particularly in underserved regions.
When complete, the facilities are expected to significantly improve access to specialized medical services for women and children, reduce strain on existing hospitals, and serve as training hubs for future medical professionals.
Officials highlighted that the initiative is not only about constructing new buildings but about transforming the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in eastern Libya.
By investing in essential infrastructure like hospitals, the Libyan government seeks to demonstrate its commitment to social development and the welfare of its citizens, despite ongoing political and economic challenges.
