US and Libya discuss health cooperation and upcoming health forum

Discussions included developing Libya's healthcare system, localizing treatment, and exploring broader avenues for cooperation. A coordination meeting also took place with the American side and relevant DSDMS departments to enhance bilateral cooperation and plan the first Libyan-American Health Forum in Libya. The forum aims to support the healthcare sector and strengthen the partnership with the United States.

Participants also discussed a joint memorandum of understanding for a general healthcare protocol and strategic areas such as training medical and paramedical personnel, localizing treatment for rare specialties, supporting specialized fields, introducing modern medical technologies, and developing medical management and operational systems. Medical twinning programs with American institutions, visiting physicians, intensive training for national staff, and cooperation with major American hospitals were also considered, including activating telemedicine and coordinating joint visits. Both parties agreed to form a joint committee to oversee coordination and develop a clear cooperation plan, and to dispatch a specialized team for field assessment of healthcare facilities to improve service quality and system efficienc