AGP Executive Report

Medicine & Governance: Libya’s medicine system is under strain, with an audit report saying LYD 11.8 billion was spent on pharmaceutical procurement amid monopoly risks, waste, and chaotic planning—highlighting surpluses of some drugs and shortages of others. Child Cancer Care: Turkey’s TİKA says it has delivered 137 projects since 2011, including “Room of Hope” in Sabratha, Libya’s first specialized pediatric chemotherapy center designed to ease both treatment and stress for children and families. Specialized Oncology Supply: Libya’s National Cancer Authority has started distributing new shipments of cancer medicines (including Zoladex, Velcade, and Zytiga) to major oncology centers and hospitals in Sabratha, Misrata, and Tripoli. Mental Health After Disaster: Nearly three years after the 2023 storm devastated Derna, reconstruction is underway—new roads, homes, and a hospital—but residents say trauma remains, with calls for stronger mental health support. Detention & Health Risks: International volunteers linked to the Sumud Maghreb convoy report being held without medical access and legal guarantees in eastern Libya, with hunger strikes and health collapse concerns; Italy is appealing for release of detainees. Local Health Services: Tripoli University Hospital and the Authority for Support and Development of Therapeutic Services report progress in localizing cardiac care, including 25+ successful heart surgeries.

Cardiac Care in Libya: Libya’s Authority for Support and Development of Therapeutic Services says it helped localize advanced heart procedures, including 25 successful heart surgeries at Tripoli University Hospital, with more cases from eastern, southern and western regions now preparing for treatment. Cancer Medicines Access: The National Cancer Authority distributed specialized cancer drugs to oncology centers and hospitals across Libya, including Zoladex, Velcade and Zytiga for facilities in Sabratha, Misrata and Tripoli. Mental Health After Disaster: AFP reports Derna’s flood-storm recovery is progressing with new roads, homes and a hospital, but residents say trauma remains and authorities should prioritize mental health. Detention and Health Risks for Activists: International volunteers linked to the Global Sumud Maghreb convoy report being held without medical access and legal guarantees in eastern Libya, with hunger strikes and health deterioration raising urgent concern. Migration, Health and Safety: Libya’s Grand Mufti and the Ministry of Labor stress legal and health requirements for foreign workers (including health certificates and permits) while rejecting settlement of irregular migrants; meanwhile, NIDCOM says over 20,000 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya in 10 years, yet many still attempt dangerous returns. Environment and Public Health: Xinhua highlights sea turtle nesting monitoring on Farwa Island near Zuwara, with activists tracking loggerhead nests as Libya’s beaches face ongoing threats like plastic pollution.

Hunger Strike in Detention: Global Sumud Maghreb/Flotilla volunteers detained in eastern Libya say health is collapsing as they continue a dry hunger strike, with reports of fainting and denied access to independent medical care and legal support; Italy and other groups are urging release and medical monitoring. Cancer Medicines Delivered: Libya’s National Cancer Authority has started distributing specialized oncology drugs to treatment centers, including Zoladex, Velcade and Zytiga, aiming to cut delays and travel burdens for patients. Post-Disaster Mental Health Needs in Derna: Nearly three years after Derna’s 2023 storm, reconstruction is progressing with new housing, roads, bridges and a hospital, but residents stress trauma remains and mental health support is still urgently needed. Sea Turtle Protection: Environmental teams in Zuwara’s Farwa Island are monitoring loggerhead turtle nesting, reporting more nests thanks to awareness and protection, while warning that plastic pollution and fishing risks persist. Local Health Services Boosted: Tripoli University Hospital’s cardiac team praised support from Libya’s therapeutic services authority for more than 25 successful heart surgeries and plans to expand advanced care regionally. Migration Health & Safety Concerns: Libya’s Grand Mufti and Labor Ministry officials renewed calls for stricter legal procedures for foreign workers and stronger security controls, warning that weak oversight fuels instability.

Cardiac Care Boost: Libya’s health authorities are pushing specialized treatment at home, with Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah visiting Tajoura Heart Center and reviewing cardiac surgery and catheterization services. Cancer Medicines Delivered: The National Cancer Authority has started distributing new shipments of specialized oncology drugs (including Zoladex, Velcade, and Zytiga) to cancer centers and major hospitals in Sabratha, Misrata, and Tripoli. Heart Surgeries Expand: Tripoli University Hospital’s cardiac team, supported by the Authority for Support and Development of Therapeutic Services, has completed 25+ successful heart surgeries, with plans to extend care to patients from eastern, southern, and western regions. Derna Recovery, Mental Health Needs: Nearly three years after the 2023 disaster, Derna is rebuilding with roads, bridges, homes, schools, and a 600-bed hospital—but residents say trauma remains, with calls for stronger mental health support. Medical Crisis in Detention: Italian authorities and Global Sumud Flotilla reports describe volunteers detained in eastern Libya on a dry hunger strike, with health collapsing and access to medical monitoring denied. Environment & Health Link: Sea turtle nesting efforts on Farwa Island near Zuwara are improving through monitoring and protection, as plastic pollution and accidental capture remain threats.

Mental Health After Disaster: Nearly three years after Derna’s 2023 storm killed almost 4,000 people, reconstruction is bringing new roads, bridges, homes, schools, a university, desalination and a 600-bed hospital—but residents say trauma still runs deep, with authorities urged to focus more on mental health. Cancer Care Access: Libya’s National Cancer Authority has started distributing specialized oncology medicines to major centers, including Zoladex, Velcade and Zytiga, reaching Sabratha, Misrata and Tripoli hospitals. Specialized Cardiac Services: Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah visited Tajoura Heart Center, reviewing cardiac surgery and catheterization services and pushing to localize high-level treatment. Hunger Strike Health Crisis: Italy appealed for the release of detained activists in eastern Libya, as Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers report a dry hunger strike with health rapidly deteriorating and denied external medical monitoring. Migration & Health Documentation: Libya’s Grand Mufti and Labor Ministry officials renewed calls for stricter regulation of foreign labor, including health certificates and permits, warning weak controls threaten stability. Sea Turtle Protection: Environmental groups in Zuwara’s Farwa Island report rising loggerhead nesting thanks to monitoring and awareness, while warning plastic pollution and accidental capture remain threats. Smoking Prevention: A Maghreb forum in Tunis urged a unified regional strategy against smoking, highlighting Libya’s role in prevention and health education.

Cancer Care Supply: Libya’s National Cancer Authority has started distributing specialized oncology medicines to major centers, including Zoladex, Velcade and Zytiga, reaching Sabratha, Misrata and Tripoli hospitals. Mental Health After Disaster: Derna’s flood recovery continues with new roads, homes and a hospital, but residents say trauma remains and authorities should prioritize mental health support. Hunger Strike Alarm: Italy appealed for the release of two detained activists in eastern Libya and warned of rapidly worsening health as detainees continue a dry hunger strike; families and rights groups say access to medical monitoring and legal counsel is being blocked. Specialized Cardiac Services: Prime Minister Dbeibah visited Tajoura Heart Center, inspecting cardiac surgery and catheterization work and stressing government support to expand local specialized treatment. Sea Turtle Protection: Environmental groups in Zuwara’s Farwa Island report rising loggerhead turtle nesting thanks to monitoring and protection, while warning that plastic pollution and accidental capture still threaten turtles. Smoking Prevention in Maghreb: A Tunis forum called for a unified regional strategy to cut smoking’s health and social costs, with Libyan doctors and media urged to push prevention. Migration Health & Security: Libya’s Mufti and the Labor Ministry reiterated that foreign workers must follow legal procedures, including health certificates, and warned weak controls threaten stability.

Mental Health After Disaster: Libya’s Derna keeps rebuilding after the 2023 flood that killed nearly 4,000, but residents say trauma still lingers and authorities should now prioritize mental health. Health System Upgrade: Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah visited Tajoura Heart Center, inspecting cardiac surgery and catheterization services and pushing to expand specialized care inside Libya. Public Health & Safety: Libya’s Local Government says 83% of monitored beaches meet swimming standards; 17% fail and swimming bans plus warning signs are planned. Conservation With Health Links: Activists and Libya’s environment ministry report rising loggerhead sea turtle nesting on Farwa Island, while warning that plastic pollution and accidental capture remain threats. Humanitarian Crisis in Libya: Global Sumud Maghreb volunteers detained in Benghazi report a worsening dry hunger strike and denial of medical access, with families and legal counsel blocked. Migration & Care: IOM repatriated 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya to Lagos, including women, children, and unaccompanied minors, with health screening and psychosocial support. Policy on Foreign Workers: Libya’s Mufti and the Labor Ministry call for stricter regulation of foreign labor—registration, health certificates, permits—to protect security and stability.

Specialized Care in Libya: Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah visited the Tajoura Heart Center, inspecting cardiac surgery, catheterization, and intensive care services, and reaffirmed support to expand specialized treatment locally so fewer patients need to seek care abroad. Beach Safety Check: Libya’s Local Government ministry says 83% of monitored public beaches met swimming standards, while 17% failed—prompting swimming bans and warning signs in areas including Tajoura, Tripoli, Zliten, Sabratha, Tobruk, and Al-Khums. Sea Turtle Protection: Environmental groups on Farwa Island near Zuwara reported a rise in loggerhead sea turtle nests, crediting awareness campaigns and protection measures, while warning that plastic pollution and accidental fishing harm still threaten turtles. Foreign Workers & Health Screening: Libya’s Mufti and the Ministry of Labor emphasized tighter regulation of foreign labor, including legal registration and health certificates, warning weak border controls and unregulated work status can threaten security. Migration Health & Returns: IOM, with the EU and Nigeria, received 180 and then another 182 Nigerian migrants repatriated from Benghazi, with health screening and psychosocial support on arrival. Humanitarian Crisis in Detention: Global Sumud Maghreb volunteers detained in Benghazi report a worsening “dry” hunger strike and lack of medical access, with families and legal counsel denied amid claims of mistreatment.

Health Sector Support: Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah visited the Tajoura Heart Center, inspecting cardiac surgery, catheterization and intensive care services, and reaffirmed government plans to expand specialized care inside Libya so patients need less treatment abroad. Public Health & Safety: Libya’s Local Government ministry reported 83% of monitored 2026 beaches meet swimming standards, while 17% failed; swimming bans and warning signs were ordered for sites including Tajoura, Tripoli, Zliten, Sabratha, Tobruk, Al-Khums, Sousse and Al-Zawiya. Migration Health & Care: IOM, with the EU and Nigeria, evacuated 180–182 Nigerian migrants from Libya (including women, children and unaccompanied minors) to Lagos, providing health screening, psychosocial support and reintegration help. Humanitarian Crisis in Detention: A Global Sumud Maghreb convoy appeal says 11 volunteers held in a Libyan “black site” are on a fourth day of a dry hunger strike, with health collapsing and authorities allegedly blocking external medical monitoring. Regional Health Threats: A Maghreb smoking forum in Tunis called for a unified regional strategy to cut smoking’s health and social costs, with Libya participating through doctors and experts.

Beach Health Watch: Libya’s Local Government says 83% of monitored 2026 summer beaches are safe for swimming, while 17% failed standards, triggering swimming bans and plans for warning signs and enforcement in areas including Tajoura, Tripoli, Zliten, Sabratha, Tobruk, Al-Khums, Sousse and Al-Zawiya. Migration & Care: IOM reports multiple assisted voluntary return flights from Libya to Nigeria, including 180 and 182 Nigerian migrants (many women and children) from Benghazi, with health screening, psychosocial support and reintegration help; officials also flag the risks faced by unaccompanied minors. Public Health Policy: Maghreb smoking experts meeting in Tunis called for a unified regional strategy to cut smoking’s health and social harm, with Libyan doctors and journalists pushing awareness and prevention through media. Libya Legal Update: The ICC says it has no official confirmation that Benghazi war-crimes suspect Saif al-Nasr Snidel has died, pending verification through legal channels. AI for Services: Libya launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 and an AI ethics charter, stressing AI should support human decisions in sensitive sectors like health and justice.

Smoking Prevention: A Maghreb forum in Tunis urged a unified regional strategy to curb smoking, with Libyan doctors and journalists calling for stronger awareness and prevention efforts, including through media and digital platforms. Beach Safety: Libya’s local authorities reported 83% of assessed 2026 beaches meet swimming standards, while 17% failed—triggering swimming bans and warning signs across multiple municipalities, with enforcement planned via local guards. Migration Health & Screening: IOM, with the EU and Nigeria, repatriated 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya to Lagos, including women, children, and infants, with immediate health screening and psychosocial support; another 182 returnees were also reported in the same period. Legal Status Check: The ICC said it has no official confirmation of reports that Libya war-crimes suspect Saif al-Nasr Snidel has died, pending verification through legal channels. AI for Public Services: Libya launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 and an AI ethics charter, stressing transparency, accountability, and that AI should support—not replace—human decisions in sensitive sectors like health.

Beach Safety Update: Libya’s Local Government says 83% of monitored 2026 summer beaches meet swimming standards, while 17% failed—triggering swimming bans and warning signs in places including Tajoura, Tripoli, Zliten, Sabratha, Tobruk, Al-Khums, Sousse and Al-Zawiya. Migration Health & Protection: IOM, with the EU and Nigeria, evacuated 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya to Lagos, including women, children and infants, with health screening and psychosocial support on arrival; a separate report says another 182 were returned under the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme, including two unaccompanied children. Public Health & Policy: Libya’s “No to Settlement and No to Naturalisation” movement is rallying against migrant settlement, citing food security, pharmaceutical security, human security, housing and unemployment concerns. Health System Access: Libya received new shipments of cancer drugs for post-Eid distribution. Legal/Health Link: The ICC says it has no official confirmation of reports that Benghazi war-crimes suspect Saif al-Nasr Snidel has died, pending verification through legal channels. Digital Health Governance: Libya launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 and an AI ethics charter, stressing AI should support human decision-making in sensitive sectors like health.

Coastal Health Watch: Libya’s Local Government says 83% of public beaches meet 2026 swimming standards, but 17% failed—triggering swimming bans and warning signs planned for sites across Tripoli, Tajoura, Zliten, Sabratha, Tobruk, Al-Khums, Sousse, Al-Zawiya and more, with Municipal Guard enforcement. Migration & Public Health: IOM, with the EU and Nigeria’s federal government, evacuated 182 Nigerian migrants from Benghazi to Lagos under the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme; the group included 17 children and two unaccompanied minors, highlighting health risks after detention and harsh journeys. Justice & Safety: The ICC says it has no official confirmation that Libya war-crimes suspect Saif al-Nasr Snidel has died, after Libya’s human rights body reported his killing and a body found at Benghazi Medical Centre—raising concerns about verification and accountability. AI for Health Services: Libya launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 and an AI ethics charter, stressing AI should support human decisions in sensitive sectors like health and justice. Water & Disaster Response: Libya’s health authority reports no casualties so far from floods in Tahala and Ghat, with medical convoys and ambulance teams on high alert.

Beach Safety Watch: Libya’s 2026 seawater assessment found 17% of summer beaches unsuitable for swimming, with municipalities including Tajoura, Tripoli Central, Zliten, Sabratha, Tobruk, Al-Khums, Sousse and Al-Zawiya Central told to prohibit swimming and install warning signs. Public Health & Flood Response: Libya’s health ministry says no casualties were reported after heavy rains and flooding in Tahala and Ghat, with medical convoys, ambulance teams and hospitals kept on high alert. Cancer Care Supply: Libya received new shipments of cancer drugs for post–Eid distribution. Migration Health Risks: An international NGO warns Libya has not dismantled trafficking networks exploiting Gambians, describing detention, torture and extortion that can worsen health outcomes for migrants. Irregular Migration Policy: Libya reiterated its rejection of irregular migrant settlement, citing security, economic and health implications and urging citizens to avoid rumors. AI for Services: Libya launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 and an AI ethics charter, aiming to expand AI use in government services and protect digital rights. Benghazi Health Infrastructure: Electricity restoration efforts in eastern Libya included power to Benghazi Central Hospital feeders, supporting continuity of care. Human Rights & Justice: NIHRL reported the killing of an ICC suspect in Benghazi, calling for a transparent investigation.

Libya Health Supply: Libya’s National Cancer Control Authority says new oncology drug shipments have arrived, including Zoladex and Velcade, with distribution to cancer centers starting after Eid to keep treatment uninterrupted. Flood Response: Libya’s Ministry of Health reports no casualties from recent floods in Tahala and Ghat, while emergency teams and medical convoys remain on high alert and hospitals are prepared. Benghazi Power for Care: Libya’s electricity ministry continues grid restoration in eastern areas, energizing key substations and hospital feeders, including power to Benghazi Central Hospital. AI & Ethics: Libya launched a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 and adopted an AI ethics charter, aiming to expand AI use across government services and protect digital rights. Migration & Health Concerns: Libya reiterated its rejection of irregular migrant settlement, citing security, economic, social, and health implications and urging citizens to avoid rumors. Regional Health Watch: WHO-linked reporting warns North Africa to stay alert for Ebola spread risk after outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda. Humanitarian Safety: Libya-linked reports say members of the Global Sumud Maghreb convoy have been missing since an Eastern Libya interception, raising urgent concerns about the health and safety of humanitarian workers.

Cancer Care Supply: Libya’s National Cancer Control Authority says new oncology drug shipments have arrived, including Zoladex and Velcade, with distribution to oncology centers starting after Eid to keep treatment uninterrupted. Flood Response in the South: Libya’s health authority reports no human casualties from floods in Tahala and Ghat so far, while medical convoys and ambulance teams keep facilities on high alert and supply medicines. Power Restored in Benghazi: The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energies continues grid reconstruction, energizing key substations and restoring power to Benghazi Central Hospital feeders and other vital facilities. Benghazi Human Rights Alarm: NIHRL says an ICC-listed suspect was killed in Benghazi after an abduction, calling for a transparent investigation and warning against impunity. Ebola Watch for North Africa: WHO has flagged the DRC and Uganda Ebola situation as a public health emergency, and experts urge North African countries to stay vigilant. Humanitarian Aid Blocked: Libya’s eastern forces detained international doctors and activists linked to the Global Sumud Maghreb convoy, raising urgent calls for proof of life and safe passage.