Libya, CDC Africa discuss cooperation to enhance capabilities of national health system

Libya is seeking cooperation with African Union Center for Disease Control (CDC) in many fields including primary health care services, strengthen mental health services, as well as supporting response to epidemics and health emergencies, ‘Libya Observer’ reports citing the Libyan Foreign ministry.

The North African country’s Health minister Ramadan Abu Janah met Monday November 13 with a CDC delegation. The talks touched on cooperation to enhance the capabilities of Libya’s national health system.

The two sides also reviewed current cooperation programs and future prospects between the two parties in many fields, most notably primary health care services, strengthen mental health services, as well as supporting response to epidemics and health emergencies.

The African Union health agency strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programs.

The agency in September allocated Libya $5 million for the acquisition, and distribution of medical supplies to thousands of people affected by Storm Daniel that unleashed torrential rains and flash floods in North-Eastern region of the country.

Over 11,000 people were killed in the catastrophic event.