General Command of the Libyan National Army (LNA) has launched a major health initiative in Benghazi aimed at providing more than 10,000 surgical operations for children, as part of wider efforts to support the country’s overstretched healthcare sector.
The initiative was highlighted during a visit by the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan National Army, Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar, to Venice Hospital in Benghazi, where he reviewed the medical condition of children benefiting from the programme.
The visit focused on monitoring treatment progress, assessing medical procedures, and evaluating the level of healthcare services provided to young patients.
According to the statement, the initiative falls under the broader healthcare programme launched by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, which seeks to expand access to specialised medical treatment for children across eastern Libya.
The programme targets complex and urgent surgical cases that have placed a heavy burden on families due to limited local medical capacity.
During the visit, Khaled Haftar met with medical teams and hospital administrators, receiving briefings on surgical outcomes, operational challenges, and future plans to increase the number of procedures.
Medical staff praised the initiative for providing essential equipment, logistical support, and specialised expertise, helping to improve survival rates and recovery outcomes for children.
The General Command said the visit reflects its commitment to following up on humanitarian initiatives and ensuring their effective implementation on the ground. Officials stressed that supporting the health sector is a key pillar of broader efforts to improve living conditions and strengthen public services in Libya.
The initiative also aims to reduce the need for overseas medical treatment by expanding local surgical capacity and upgrading hospital infrastructure. Health officials noted that this approach could ease pressure on families while building long-term resilience within the national healthcare system.