Mahmoud Abu Dabbous, President of the National Organization for Organ Donation Support in Libya, has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating conditions facing kidney patients across the country, citing critical shortages of dialysis medications and equipment, and raising alarm over a potential surge in death rates.
In remarks to Abaad, Abu Dabbous said the situation is worsening by the day, with patients increasingly at risk due to a lack of essential drugs and dialysis activators, which are vital for life-saving treatments.
Medical Supply Warehouses Near Collapse
He revealed that a recent report from the Ministry of Health’s warehouse administration confirmed that 20 pharmaceutical warehouses have completely run out of stock from the Medical Supply Organization, while the remaining stores are on the verge of depletion.
“We are facing a national health crisis,” Abu Dabbous warned. “If this continues, the death toll among kidney patients will rise.”
6,000 Patients, 90 Units — No Supplies
Abu Dabbous stated that Libya currently has around 6,000 kidney patients who rely on 90 dialysis units nationwide. However, he noted that these units lack the necessary support materials and dialysis supplies, leaving patients in a life-threatening situation.
He urged Libyan health authorities to take immediate and effective action to address the crisis and restore the availability of critical medical supplies, warning that time is running out for thousands of patients dependent on regular dialysis treatments.
