World News: Political News
Tripoli Health Services: Private Clinics Closed for Failing Professional Standards and Health Guidelines.
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Tripoli, 11 February 2018(Lana) The Head of Private Sector of the Tripoli Health Services Besma Al Sheif has announced that a number of Libyan-foreign joint venture private clinics have been closed after an inspection tour has revealed that they did not meet standards of the profession. Al Sharif said the closure was dictated by the failure of these clinics to meet the technical standards imposed by health authorities. Among the violations cited by the authorities the existence of expired drugs, lab materials and other medical supplies inside intensive care units, and... Read more
Arab League Calls for Return of Tauergha Displaced to be Expedited.
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Cairo, 11 February 2018(Lana) The League of Arab States for the agreement between the local councils of Tuaergha and Misrata to be promptly executed and for the return of Tauergha displaced to their homes. The League's official spokesman Mahmud Afifi also called for all obstacles before the displaced to be removed, and for their humanitarian needs to be met in line with the agreement provisions. He welcomed the Presidency Council declared commitment to the reconciliation agreement and implementation of it by offering the needed support. The Spokesman also urged... Read more
GNA Foreign Minister meets French ambassador to Libya.
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Tripoli, 11 February 2018 (Lana) GNA Foreign Minister, Mohamed Saila met at the ministry in Tripoli with the French ambassador to Libya, Brigitte Curmi who renewed her country's support to the GNA government. The meeting focused on arrangements made for the French embassy to assume its work in the capital, Tripoli, as well as Libyan-French Economic Forum to be sponsored by the French embassy in Tripoli in which major French companies will take part including those specialized in energy, health, and infrastructure. They also discussed issues of bilateral cooperation between... Read more
GNA Minister of Health promises to offer necessary support to pediatric oncology dept.
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Tripoli, 11 February 2018 (Lana) GNA Minister of Health, Omar Bashir Al Taher has announced that the ministry would offer urgent necessary support to pediatric oncology dept. at Tripoli Medical centre. This came during the minister's visit to the department which faces acute shortages in medicine other medical supplies. The minister explained that the aid would include medicine for treatment of tumors, medical supplies and nursing staff since the department offers its services to 70% of tumor cases among children in the country. The minister was briefed by the... Read more
OIM: humanitarian aid to 3900 displaced persons across Libya.
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Rome, 11 February 2018 (Lana) Organization of International Migration has announced humanitarian assistance to more than 3900 displaced people in the last two months. In its statement through its official website, Friday it explained that the aid included detergents and other non-food staff in various parts of Libya. OIM announced that it offered psychological support to 399 migrants from January 2018 up to now. It said it tries to help migrants deal with painful experiences through activities such as singing, football and art. =... Read more