The National Authority for Corneal Transplantation has announced the resumption of its nationwide campaign to perform 1,000 corneal transplant operations, with a new round of surgeries being carried out in cooperation with Surman Teaching Hospital.
According to a statement issued on Monday, the current phase of the initiative includes 60 corneal transplant procedures scheduled across Tripoli and Surman as part of broader efforts to improve specialised healthcare services inside Libya.
The authority stated that work is continuing on preparing waiting lists involving patients from multiple Libyan cities ahead of additional operations planned under the programme’s approved medical strategy.
Officials said the campaign is designed to reduce the need for Libyan patients to travel abroad for treatment while supporting wider government efforts aimed at localising advanced medical care within the country.
Healthcare authorities have increasingly focused on strengthening domestic treatment capabilities and introducing advanced surgical procedures in Libyan hospitals following years of pressure on the healthcare system.
The development comes shortly after Green Mountain General Hospital announced Libya’s first successful implantation of a leadless pacemaker for a patient suffering from a slow heart rhythm.
Medical officials described the operation as a significant breakthrough in Libya’s healthcare sector and part of ongoing efforts to modernise medical services and reduce dependence on overseas treatment.
Analysts say the expansion of specialised procedures such as corneal transplants and advanced cardiac surgeries reflects gradual improvements in Libya’s healthcare infrastructure despite ongoing economic and political challenges.
Authorities have repeatedly stressed the importance of investing in local medical expertise and equipment to improve healthcare accessibility and reduce the financial burden associated with treatment abroad.
