The Libyan Ministry of Health held an expanded meeting at its headquarters to discuss enhancing the country’s digital health infrastructure, with a particular focus on the regional Health Information System (DHIS2). The session brought together Acting Minister of Health, Dr Mohamed Al-Ghough, representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centre for Health Information and Documentation, and several technical departments.
According to the Ministry, the meeting aimed to assess the current performance of digital reporting tools and explore the feasibility of expanding DHIS2 across critical health sectors, including pharmacy management, supply forecasting and service monitoring in public facilities. Officials emphasised that accurate and continuous data entry from all health institutions is essential for building scientifically sound health strategies that reflect real needs and strengthen service delivery nationwide.
Dr Al-Ghough stressed that reliable indicators generated by DHIS2 play a central role in evaluating the efficiency and quality of health services. He added that improving digital reporting will help the Ministry allocate resources more effectively, identify gaps in service provision and develop targeted plans that enhance the overall performance of the health sector.
For its part, the World Health Organization reaffirmed its readiness to provide technical support to strengthen data management capacities within the Ministry. WHO experts highlighted the importance of standardised digital tools and the need for continuous training to ensure optimal use of DHIS2 at national and regional levels.
The meeting forms part of an ongoing national effort to modernise Libya’s health information architecture. The Ministry of Health views digital transformation as a key pillar of health system reform, enabling better monitoring, improved transparency and equitable distribution of essential services across all regions.
By advancing DHIS2 and strengthening data-driven decision-making, Libyan health authorities aim to lay the foundation for a more responsive, resilient and evidence-based healthcare system.
