Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and Minister of Health, Ramadan Abu Janah, met today with the Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) mission in Libya, Yann Fride, to discuss support for health sector projects.
The Ministry’s media office reported that the meeting was held at the Ministry of Health headquarters and covered the committee’s assigned tasks, the activities of its branches, and support for projects across the country.
At the beginning of the meeting, Abu Janah expressed his appreciation for the ICRC’s efforts in Derna to provide health support and its efforts to deliver medical services to displaced persons from Sudan.
He affirmed that the ministry is ready to cooperate with the ICRC according to Libyan laws and regulations.
In turn, the head of the ICRC mission praised the efforts of the Minister of Health and the Government of National Unity for their ongoing collaboration to develop the health sector. He also acknowledged Libya’s substantial support in various international forums and its significant contributions during global crises.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
