Prime Minister, Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, says the government is prioritising preventive and treatment programmes while seeking to improve the quality of healthcare services.
Speaking on Thursday at the opening of the Seventh National Diabetes Conference in Libya, the PM said efforts were under way to ensure a more effective response to patients’ needs.
The event, organised by the National Diabetes Authority, has brought together doctors and specialists from across the country.
Dbeibah said the conference reflected growing awareness of the need to tackle chronic diseases, particularly diabetes. He added that steps had been taken to begin procuring diabetes medicines to cover a full year’s demand across all types.
He also pointed to ongoing efforts to support medical staff, develop health infrastructure and strengthen the medical supply system, with the aim of ensuring treatment is consistently available and accessible.
On the sidelines of the conference, the prime minister toured an accompanying medical exhibition showcasing technologies used in diagnosing and monitoring diabetes, as well as programmes focused on treatment and prevention.
The conference includes workshops and panel discussions on recent developments in diabetes care, alongside broader discussions on challenges facing Libya’s health sector.
Organisers say it forms part of wider efforts to improve prevention and care, and to produce recommendations to support national health policy.
