10 December 2017 – The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Libya delivered on 8 August 2017 to International Rescue Committee (IRC) 4 basic units of International Emergency Health kits (IEHK) and one supplementary IEHK which are standardized kits of essential medicines, supplies and equipment. These kits will meet the basic health needs of 14 000 people for approximately 3 months. In addition, one trauma kit was also be provided to the IRC which can treat more than 1000 moderate and serious injuries.
IRC is an international nongovernmental organization providing health services in Libya. WHO will continue to support health services all over Libya by supporting the Ministry of Health and health partners.