Sirte has opened the fourth international conference of the Libyan Association for Infertility and Reproductive Medicine, bringing together doctors, specialists, and researchers from Libya and several Arab countries to discuss advances in fertility treatment and women’s health.
The three-day event is being held at the Faculty of Medicine at Sirte University under the theme “Together to Develop Health Services and Create Hope.” It will continue until 16 May, with support from the General Command of the Libyan Armed Forces.
Dr Mona Al-Qubbi, president of the conference and head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sirte University’s Faculty of Medicine, said the event had attracted wide participation from leading doctors specialising in infertility treatment and women’s diseases.
She said the conference would focus on the main causes and types of infertility, as well as the medical, environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors that affect fertility in both men and women. Discussions will also examine the impact of age, chronic diseases, and modern treatment methods.
In her opening remarks, Dr Al-Qubbi thanked Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar and Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar for their support for scientific events and efforts to create an environment that encourages medical development, research, and professional exchange.
She also praised the National Development Agency for its role in reconstruction and development projects in Sirte, saying the city had moved from destruction to rebuilding through major strategic projects.
The opening ceremony was attended by acting Sirte University President Dr Al-Tayeb Al-Qubbi, President of the Libyan Association for Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Dr Mohamed Al-Muhaishi, Sirte Municipality official Khamis Al-Jazea, deans of medical and health sciences faculties, and heads of obstetrics and gynaecology departments from hospitals and medical centres across Libya.
Visiting consultants from Egypt, Jordan, Sudan, and Syria are also taking part in the conference.
Over three days, participants will discuss 26 research papers covering infertility, women’s health, reproductive medicine, and related medical fields. The programme also includes nine lectures and medical scientific sessions presented by consultants from Libya and abroad.
The conference will also feature 10 specialised scientific workshops, offering doctors and researchers an opportunity to exchange expertise and review the latest developments in infertility diagnosis, treatment, and reproductive healthcare.
Organisers said the event aims to strengthen medical cooperation, improve fertility services in Libya, and support efforts to develop specialised healthcare in Sirte and other Libyan cities.
