Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives, Ageela Saleh, has approved a proposal to increase salaries in the country’s health sector by 75%, marking a significant step to improve the financial conditions of healthcare workers and strengthen public health services.
According to the Ministry of Health, the proposal was submitted following directives from Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, as part of broader efforts to support healthcare personnel and improve their professional and financial conditions.
The proposal was prepared by the ministry’s Undersecretary General, Abdul Salam Ageela, and provides for a 75% increase in the financial value of salaries for employees across the health sector. The ministry said the proposal is based on the provisions of Law No. 18 of 2023 and is intended to ensure greater parity between health sector employees and workers in other public sectors.
The salary increase would cover a wide range of personnel, including doctors, nurses, allied medical professionals, technical staff, and administrative employees. Officials said the measure is designed to improve job stability, boost morale, and encourage qualified professionals to remain in the public healthcare system.
The Ministry of Health described the proposal as part of the General Command’s Vision 2030, which prioritizes the modernization of public services, particularly healthcare. The ministry added that the initiative also aligns with the Libyan Government’s broader strategy to improve public sector performance by investing in its workforce and enhancing the quality of services delivered to citizens.
Libya’s health sector has faced numerous challenges in recent years, including staff shortages, increased operational demands, and the need to strengthen medical infrastructure and service delivery. Health officials have repeatedly emphasized that improving salaries and working conditions is essential to retaining experienced personnel and attracting new professionals to the sector.
If implemented, the proposed 75% salary increase would represent one of the largest pay adjustments for Libya’s healthcare workforce in recent years.
