AGP Executive Report

Surgical Safety & Accountability: UK’s NHS inquiry into disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel says he performed wrong-site spinal operations on up to 200 patients, with concerns raised about pre-op marking and whether he was fully open with colleagues and patients; separate reporting says a Libyan-based patient still awaits missing surgical notes after records were reportedly destroyed. Libya Health Services: Tobruk’s municipal council warns electricity and drinking-water crises are hitting health centers directly, urging urgent action to protect public safety. Libya Medical Infrastructure: Benghazi children’s hospital is set to benefit from AIoT safety upgrades. Libya & Regional Health/Travel Links: Libya’s National Development Authority says it’s ready to invest with Tunisia on airport infrastructure, citing over 3 million Libyan tourists visiting Tunisia annually, including for medical care. Heat & Health Risk: A regional report highlights extreme heat as a growing “new normal” across the Middle East and North Africa, linking rising temperatures to heat stress and health strain. Sports Medicine (Arab Military): Qatar hosted an Arab military sports medicine seminar with Libya among participating countries, aiming to boost fitness and strengthen military medical-sports cooperation.

Medical Accountability in Libya: Benghazi’s Medical Insurance Authority chief Abdelbaset Bou Janah urged stronger malpractice insurance to protect patients’ rights to compensation and shield clinicians from financial fallout, stressing responsibility only follows proven professional errors and breaches of standards. Surgery Safety Fallout (UK, with Libya links): An NHS inquiry heard disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel allegedly performed wrong-site spinal operations, with some patients left with life-changing injuries; one patient says missing surgical notes still haven’t been found, and Eljamel is now believed to be operating in Libya. Water & Power as a Health Risk (Tobruk): Tobruk Municipal Council called for urgent action on electricity and drinking-water crises, warning health centers are being hit and families face rising costs for water delivery. Health Capacity Building (Rwanda, includes Libya): GLIDE’s Disease Elimination & Eradication Course concluded in Rwanda with a cohort including Libyan public health professionals, focused on turning disease-elimination plans into practical action. Health Infrastructure & Access (Libya-Tunisia): Libya’s National Development Authority said it’s ready to invest in Tunis-Carthage airport upgrades or a new airport, noting major Libyan tourist flows that include medical travel.

Electricity & Water Emergency in Tobruk: The Tobruk Municipal Council has urged the Prime Minister and the reconstruction fund chief to act fast over worsening electricity and drinking-water crises, saying health centers are being hit and families face higher water delivery costs. Patient Safety & Accountability in Libya-linked care: A UK inquest into disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel heard claims of multiple wrong-site operations at NHS Tayside, with some patients left with life-changing injuries and missing surgical notes still unresolved. Medical Insurance Against Errors: Libya’s Medical Insurance Authority head, Abdelbaset Bou Janah, stressed malpractice insurance to protect patients’ rights to compensation and shield healthcare workers from financial fallout when professional errors are proven. Disease Elimination Training: GLIDE wrapped up its Disease Elimination & Eradication Course in Rwanda, with a cohort that included Libyan public health professionals focused on turning disease plans into on-the-ground action. Health & Tech in Benghazi: Reports highlight AIoT support for Benghazi Children’s Hospital, aimed at improving safety and care delivery.

Medical Accountability in Libya: Benghazi’s Medical Insurance Authority head Abdelbaset Bou Janah says malpractice insurance can protect patients’ rights to compensation and shield doctors from financial fallout, stressing responsibility should follow proven professional errors and breaches of standards—not every bad outcome. Healthcare Training & Systems: GLIDE, with UGHE and The Carter Centre, concluded its 7th Disease Elimination & Eradication Course in Rwanda, bringing together 32 public health professionals including a Libya cohort to turn policy into practical disease-elimination plans. Children’s Health Access: Tripoli’s Children’s Teaching Hospital reopened its EEG clinic, aiming to expand diagnostic care for pediatric patients. Hospital Tech Upgrade: AIoT initiatives powered by Hikvision are supporting safety and operations at Benghazi Children’s Hospital. Health Workforce Conditions: Reports say Libyan medical staff expanded a partial strike over working conditions, highlighting ongoing pressure on healthcare workers. Public Health Capacity Building: Libya’s participation in regional disease-elimination training underscores a push to strengthen local health systems and response planning.

Surgical Accountability in Libya-linked Care: A patient says he’s still waiting for answers after missing surgical notes tied to disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel, now believed to be operating in Libya; the case alleges wrong-site spinal surgery left him with permanent leg injury and constant pain, while records were reportedly destroyed despite a do-not-destroy order. Wrong-site Surgery Inquiry: An inquiry heard Eljamel performed operations on wrong parts and may not have been fully open with colleagues and patients about outcomes, with NHS Tayside raising concerns years ago. Medical Liability Insurance: In Benghazi, Libya’s Medical Insurance Authority urged malpractice insurance to protect patients’ rights to compensation and shield doctors from financial fallout, stressing responsibility depends on proven professional errors. Health Sector Labor Action: Medical staff in Libya expanded a partial strike over working conditions, citing severe shortages and arguing service interruptions stem from lack of resources, not neglect of patients. Disease Elimination Training: GLIDE and partners concluded a Disease Elimination & Eradication Course in Rwanda, with a cohort including Libyan public health professionals focused on turning policy into on-the-ground action. Benghazi Hospital Tech Upgrade: AIoT initiatives were highlighted for Benghazi children’s hospital, aiming to enhance safety and care delivery. Heat Stress Warning: A regional report flags extreme heat as a growing health threat across MENA, noting rising temperatures and deadly heat events.

Medical Accountability: A public inquiry in the UK heard that disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel carried out “wrong site” spinal surgeries at NHS Tayside, potentially harming up to 200 patients, with claims he may not have been fully open with colleagues or patients. Libya Health Workforce: In Libya, medical staff at Al-Khadra and Zuwara Hospital joined a partial strike over working conditions, citing severe shortages and low pay, while warning that service disruptions stem from lack of resources, not abandonment. Patient Protection: Benghazi’s Medical Insurance Authority head stressed malpractice insurance as a way to protect patients and compensate proven professional errors, while clarifying it doesn’t cover every complication. Public Health Training: GLIDE’s Disease Elimination & Eradication Course concluded in Rwanda with a cohort including Libya, focusing on turning policy into practical disease-control plans. Air Quality & Health: Libya’s Ministry of Environment marked International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, highlighting monitoring stations and how pollution tracking supports early warnings and better health outcomes. Migration Health: Ocean Viking rescued 78 migrants in the Mediterranean, reporting heat exhaustion, dehydration and fuel burns among survivors.

Medical Accountability in Libya: In Benghazi, the Medical Insurance Authority head Abdelbaset Bou Janah urged malpractice insurance to protect patients’ rights to compensation and shield healthcare workers from financial fallout, stressing that insurance covers proven professional errors and breaches of standards—not every bad outcome. Health Sector Labor Action: Libya’s health workers expanded a partial strike, with staff at Al-Khadra and other facilities saying shortages and poor conditions are paralyzing care, while unions reject unequal pay and privileges. Disease Prevention Training: GLIDE wrapped up its 7th Disease Elimination & Eradication Course in Rwanda, bringing together a Libya team to strengthen practical public-health tools for turning policy into action. Child Health Tech in Benghazi: AIoT support is being used to enhance safety and services at Benghazi Children’s Hospital. Air Quality Monitoring: Libya’s Environment Ministry marked International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, highlighting national monitoring stations that track pollution and support early warnings. Migration & Health Risks: UN reports condemned a Tripoli migrant center bombing that killed at least 40, while Ocean Viking rescued 78 people in the Mediterranean suffering heat exhaustion, dehydration, and fuel burns.

Medical Accountability in Libya: Benghazi’s Medical Insurance Authority chief Abdelbaset Bou Janah urged malpractice insurance to protect patients’ rights to compensation and shield doctors from financial fallout, stressing responsibility only follows proven professional errors and breaches of standards. Disease Elimination Training: GLIDE wrapped its 7th Disease Elimination & Eradication Course in Rwanda, bringing 32 public health leaders—including Libya’s team—through systems thinking and practical tools to turn policy into on-the-ground action. Health Sector Labor Pressure: Medical staff at Al-Khadra and Zuwara Hospital joined a partial strike over worsening shortages and working conditions, saying service pauses were driven by lack of resources, not abandonment of patients. Child Healthcare Upgrade in Benghazi: Benghazi Children’s Hospital rolled out Hikvision AIoT systems, including a nurse call setup, to speed responses and improve patient communication after major refurbishment. Migration & Health Risks: UN reports condemned a Tripoli attack on an IOM service centre where migrants were present, while Ocean Viking rescued 78 people in the Mediterranean needing medical care for heat exhaustion, dehydration, and burns. Return and Care Support: Nigeria’s NEMA received 180 returnees from Benghazi, including one medical case, with medical screening and ambulance services on arrival. Air Quality Monitoring: Libya’s environment ministry marked International Day of Clean Air, highlighting new monitoring stations that track pollution continuously to support early warnings and health protection.

Benghazi Children’s Hospital Upgrade: After a decades-long gap, the hospital reopened its EEG clinic and equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units with new EEG devices, aiming to improve diagnosis and monitoring of children’s neurological conditions. Health Workers’ Strike in Libya: Medical staff at Al-Khadra and Zuwara Hospital joined a partial strike over working conditions, citing shortages and low pay, while warning that service disruptions stem from lack of resources, not neglect. Air Pollution Monitoring Push: Libya’s Ministry of Environment marked International Day of Clean Air by highlighting new air quality monitoring stations that track pollutants continuously and support early warnings for health risks. Migrant Health & Safety in Focus: The UN condemned an attack on a Tripoli migrant service centre, urging investigations and stronger protection for people accessing humanitarian care. Medical Care for Returnees: Nigeria’s NEMA reported the return of 180 Nigerians from Benghazi to Lagos, including medical screening and ambulance support. Regional Health Tech in Hospitals: Hikvision’s AIoT systems are being used to improve patient communication and response times at Benghazi Children’s Hospital.

Health Workforce: Medical staff at Al-Khadra and Zuwara Hospital joined a partial strike over working conditions, citing shortages and low pay that harm patient care. Air Quality & Prevention: Libya’s Ministry of Environment marked International Day of Clean Air, saying new monitoring stations help track pollution and support early warnings for health impacts. Child Health Upgrade: Benghazi Children’s Hospital reopened with Hikvision AIoT systems, including a nurse call setup to speed responses and improve safety. Pediatric Diagnostics: Tripoli Children’s Teaching Hospital restarted its EEG clinic after a decade-long closure, aiming to better diagnose and monitor children’s neurological conditions. Migration & Safety: UN-linked reports condemned attacks on UN facilities in Tripoli involving migrants, while Ocean Viking rescued 78 people in three Mediterranean operations; in parallel, 180 Nigerians were repatriated from Libya with medical screening and support. Healthcare Access in Crisis: UN Network on Migration urged accountability after a Tripoli migrant center attack killed at least 40, warning of unsafe detention conditions and inadequate medical care.

Air Quality & Public Health: Libya’s Ministry of Environment marked the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, saying new air quality monitoring stations across the country provide continuous pollution data, support early warnings, and help protect health. Hospital Tech Upgrade (Benghazi): Benghazi Children’s Hospital reopened and modernised its EEG clinic after a decade, and also rolled out Hikvision AIoT systems—aimed at faster nurse response, better patient communication, and improved safety. Migrant Health & Safety at Sea: Ocean Viking rescued 78 people near Malta, including two babies, after 24–26 hours at sea; survivors reported heat exhaustion, dehydration, and fuel burns. Migrant Detention & Rights: The UN Network on Migration condemned a Tripoli bombing of a migrant detention center that killed at least 40, urging investigations and stronger protection and medical access. Return & Reintegration Support: Nigeria’s NEMA received 180 Nigerians repatriated from Libya, with medical screening and humanitarian assistance on arrival in Lagos. Libya’s Food Security: A report highlights how Libya’s grain supply depends heavily on ports and imports, linking port volumes to what reaches Libyan kitchens and livestock systems. Health System Oversight (UK-linked case): The Eljamel inquiry continued with claims of horrific patient harm and calls for NHS staff to come forward—relevant to patient safety and accountability discussions.

AI in Pediatrics: Benghazi Children’s Hospital has reopened its EEG clinic after a decade, adding new pediatric and neonatal intensive care EEG devices to boost diagnosis and monitoring of neurological conditions. Smart Hospital Tech: The same hospital rolled out Hikvision AIoT systems, including a nurse call setup in observation and gastroenteritis wards, aiming to cut response times and improve patient communication. Migrant Health & Safety: The UN Network on Migration condemned a bombing at a Tripoli migrant detention center that killed at least 40, warning of unsafe, inhumane conditions and urging accountability and protection for migrants. Search-and-Rescue Care: Ocean Viking rescued 78 people in the Mediterranean, with survivors receiving medical treatment for heat exhaustion, dehydration, and fuel burns after distress calls near Malta. Libya Health Access Under Pressure: Libya’s Tripoli Children’s Teaching Hospital also reopened its EEG clinic, while UN officials condemned repeated attacks on UN facilities where migrants were present. Return & Reintegration Support: Nigeria’s NEMA received 180 Nigerian returnees from Benghazi, including medical cases, with biometric registration and medical screening on arrival in Lagos. Regional Health Risks: UN rights updates on Sudan highlight worsening civilian harm, including drone attacks, as healthcare systems take heavy damage—raising spillover concerns for the wider region.

Pediatric Neurology Boost: Tripoli Children’s Teaching Hospital reopened its EEG clinic after a 10-year closure, with pediatric and neonatal intensive care units equipped with new EEG devices to improve diagnosis and monitoring of children’s neurological conditions. Health Workforce Tensions: Libya’s Health Sector Movement Union says the Tripoli government contracted a recruitment company to bring about 200 medical and paramedical staff from Syria, while the Ministry of Health replies that any foreign recruitment would be temporary and only to cover specific shortages. Cardiac Care at Home: The National Centre for Cardiac Treatment and Surgery in Tajoura launched the “Nabd 2” campaign to start adult cardiac catheterization diagnostics and procedures from 6 September, aiming to cut waiting lists and expand access to specialized care inside Libya. Migration and Health on Arrival: Kurdistan Regional Government returned 33 Kurdish men from Libya; medical teams examined them on arrival in Erbil after reports of detention and poor conditions that endangered their lives. Libya Travel Safety (Health Risk): The U.S. State Department kept Libya at Level 4 “Do Not Travel,” citing crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and “health concerns,” and urged travelers to prepare wills and end-of-life instructions.

Sudan Conflict & Civilian Health: UN rights chief Türk renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire and an end to foreign involvement, warning civilians face escalating attacks including long-range drones and that Sudan’s healthcare system has been heavily damaged. Darfur Arms Embargo: A UN fact-finding mission urged immediate enforcement of the Darfur arms embargo and extending it nationwide, saying continued military support risks more violations against civilians. Libya Health Services: Tripoli’s National Centre for Cardiac Treatment and Surgery launched the “Nabd 2” campaign to start adult diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization from 6 September, aiming to cut waiting lists by delivering care through specialized national teams. Libya Health Workforce Dispute: Libya’s Ministry of Health denied plans for foreign medical staff recruitment beyond temporary shortages, rebutting claims by the Health Sector Movement Union about hiring about 200 Syrian medical and nursing staff. Libya Travel Safety: The US State Department kept Libya at Level 4 “Do Not Travel,” citing crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping and landmines, and noting there is no US embassy in Libya. Kurdistan Returns from Libya: KRG said it returned 33 Kurdish men from Libya after they were detained and held in very poor conditions; medical teams examined them on arrival. Teachers’ Rights & School Disruption Risk: Teachers’ syndicate leadership said sit-ins should be legal inside schools without absences, while pushing for salary adjustments and unpaid class allowances, including health insurance implementation.

Cardiac Care in Libya: The Tripoli National Centre for Cardiac Treatment and Surgery launched the “Nabd 2” campaign to speed up adult cardiac catheterization, with early screening at a dedicated clinic starting 6 September and aims to cut waiting lists using specialized national teams. Health Workforce Policy Clash: Libya’s Ministry of Health denied plans for foreign medical staff recruitment beyond temporary shortages, responding to the Health Sector Movement Union’s claims of a Syria-linked recruitment drive (about 200 staff) and salary disputes that could affect retention of Libyan cadres. Travel Safety & Health Risks: The US State Department kept Libya at Level 4 “Do Not Travel,” citing crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and “health concerns,” and urged Americans to prepare wills and end-of-life instructions if travel is unavoidable. Public Health Spotlight: International reporting highlights Sudanese women refugees in Egypt facing rising sexual exploitation tied to gaps in healthcare, education, food, and legal work access. Benghazi Environment Health Link: International Vulture Awareness Day coverage notes sharp declines in Libya’s vulture populations, warning that poisoning and habitat loss threaten ecosystem balance.

Health Workforce Policy Clash: Libya’s Ministry of Health says any future foreign medical recruitment would be only temporary for specific shortages, pushing back on claims by the Health Sector Movement Union that Tripoli contracted a company to hire about 200 Syrian nurses and doctors—sparking renewed debate over pay, national staffing, and service quality. Cardiac Care Access: Tripoli’s National Centre for Cardiac Treatment and Surgery in Tajoura launched the “Nabd 2” campaign to start 6 September, aiming to speed up adult cardiac catheterization diagnostics and treatment, reduce waiting lists, and expand local specialized services. Travel & Safety Warnings: The U.S. State Department renewed its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Libya, citing crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping, and landmines, and stressing there is no U.S. embassy in Libya. Regional Health Context: A UN fact-finding mission on Sudan reports foreign-supplied drones and external support expanding strikes that hit hospitals and civilian infrastructure—raising urgent health and protection concerns across conflict zones.