Libya’s Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that it has dispatched 100 specialist doctors to Jordan to enrol in advanced training programmes across several rare and highly specialised medical fields, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system.
In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the ministry said the move aims to enhance the skills of national medical staff and improve the quality of healthcare services provided to citizens, while keeping pace with scientific and practical developments in modern medicine.
The ministry described the initiative as unprecedented in terms of both the number of doctors involved and the range of specialisations covered. It added that the programme reflects a strategic approach to rebuilding Libya’s health sector after years of strain caused by conflict, limited resources, and staff shortages.
According to the statement, the first group of doctors has already arrived in Jordan, with additional batches expected to follow in the coming period. The training plan includes carefully designed specialised programmes, supervised by qualified coordinators tasked with monitoring progress, assessing performance, and ensuring that training objectives are met in line with the highest professional and scientific standards.
Libyan health authorities said the programmes are focused on transferring advanced medical expertise back to Libya, supporting hospitals and medical centres, and expanding the country’s capacity in specialised and rare medical disciplines. The ministry stressed that the initiative will help reduce reliance on foreign treatment and overseas referrals in the long term.
The move comes amid broader efforts by Libyan authorities to address structural challenges in the healthcare sector, including improving medical education, upgrading facilities, and retaining skilled professionals.
Officials said that investing in specialised training abroad remains a key pillar of the ministry’s strategy to develop sustainable healthcare services and strengthen trust in Libya’s public health institutions, while reinforcing the role of national expertise in delivering advanced medical care.
