On Tuesday, Libya’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Hospital Affairs, Saad El-Din Abdel Wakil, held a meeting with representatives from IQARUS Company tasked with providing technical consultations for the American firm MedAir, which specializes in assessing risks that threaten civil aviation security. The meeting included various department directors from the Ministry of Health.
During the discussions, Ministry of Health officials delivered detailed presentations on the ministry’s emergency and evacuation plans for crisis situations. They emphasized the role of health monitoring offices at airports and outlined the services provided by health institutions near international airports. Additionally, they showcased maps detailing the locations of medical care facilities in proximity to airports.
A statement from the ministry indicated that the outcomes of this meeting are expected to lead to a review and potential amendment of previous announcements regarding restrictions and bans on air travel in Libyan airspace. This development is anticipated to significantly enhance the likelihood of international airlines resuming their flights to Libya.
Libya’s civil aviation sector has faced numerous challenges over the past decade due to ongoing conflict and political instability, severely impacting the country’s infrastructure, including its airports. These issues have led to significant safety concerns, necessitating robust emergency and evacuation plans. The collaboration with IQARUS and MedAir marks a crucial effort to address these concerns.
Since the end of the civil war, the Libyan government has been working to rebuild and modernize its aviation sector by upgrading airport facilities, enhancing security protocols, and ensuring that emergency response measures are in place. The Ministry of Health plays a vital role in this effort, particularly in ensuring that medical facilities and emergency services are readily available at airports.
The collaboration between Libyan authorities and these international firms is expected to pave the way for lifting restrictions on air travel to and from Libya. Enhanced security and emergency protocols will reassure international airlines about the safety of Libyan airspace. This could lead to a resurgence of international flights, boosting Libya’s connectivity with the rest of the world and supporting the country’s economic recovery.
