
US medical team performs 16 open heart surgeries in Libya as part of cooperation program
A visiting US medical team, in collaboration with Libyan medical professionals at Tripoli University Hospital, has performed 16 successful open-heart surgeries and cardiac catheterizations for children over ten days. This initiative is part of a twinning and medical cooperation program by the Libyan Ministry of Health, aimed at localizing pediatric treatment within Libya. The ongoing mission plans to complete 40 operations during the visit. The procedures involve a comprehensive team including cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, anaesthesia technicians, and laboratory staff, highlighting integrated efforts to ensure the program's success. The Ministry of Health did not disclose the name of the US hospital or NGO involved.



