This is the second donation accord between WHO and the Government of France to support health supplies procurement for underserved areas in Libya.
A previous agreement has concluded in February this year. By the end of the project, 1400 injured internally dispalced persons had benefited from trauma kits donated by WHO, and another 60 000 patients had benefited from IEHKs. Only 5 public health facilities were functional in September 2016 in Misurata at the beginning of the project. By March 2017, however, 3 additional health facilities were up and running.
“WHO expresses appreciation for the Government of France on the continued support and financial contribution that make the improvement of the health status of the Libyan population in underserved areas possible, and acknowledges the efforts exerted to support health intervention for the vulnerable population,”Dr Sayed Jaffar Hussain, WHO Representative and Head of its mission in Libya said.
“France believes it is critical to support provision of essential health services to vulnerable population in remote and deprived areas especially in the South of Libya; and that WHO as a trusted partner, is best positioned to extend that support,” said Ms Brigitte Curmi, French Ambassador to Libya.
