The Embassy of Libya in Cairo has announced the settlement of outstanding medical debts owed by the Libyan state to a number of Egyptian hospitals and medical centres, covering the period between 2018 and 2021.
In a statement, the embassy said the move comes as part of a broader review of overseas medical treatment expenses, aimed at resolving accumulated financial obligations and safeguarding the rights of both Libyan patients and Egyptian healthcare providers.
The embassy confirmed that the process addressed long-pending dues, helping to ease pressure on medical institutions that have continued to provide treatment to Libyan nationals over the years despite delayed payments.
It added that work is ongoing to settle remaining financial obligations in accordance with approved accounting and regulatory procedures, in a step intended to ensure the uninterrupted provision of medical services for Libyan citizens receiving treatment in Egypt.
The announcement reflects efforts to stabilise financial arrangements related to medical care abroad, a long-standing issue affecting thousands of Libyan patients who rely on treatment outside the country, particularly in Egypt due to proximity and established healthcare ties.
Strengthening cooperation between Libyan authorities and Egyptian medical institutions is seen as essential to maintaining access to healthcare services, while preventing the accumulation of new debts in the future.
