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WHO expresses great concern over newborn deaths in Libya

admin — Fri, 06 May 2016 11:04:47 +0000

6 May 2016, Tunis, Tunisia — WHO expresses great concern over the death of 12 newborns in the Sabah Medical Centre neonatal intensive care unit in Sabha, southern Libya. The deaths occurred as a result of a bacterial infection and lack of specialized health staff to provide medical care. “These tragic deaths occurred as a […]

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Libya completes first polio campaign since 2014

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:01:29 +0000

21 April 2016 — More than one million children in Libya have been immunized against polio in a 5-day national campaign concluding today. The campaign is the first to be held in Libya since 2014. Approximately 2000 vaccinators in 600 health facilities around the country participated in the campaign which was conducted by the Ministry […]

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Libya conflict lingers leaving nearly 2 million in need of health care

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:09:53 +0000

27 January 2016 – As Libya’s yearlong peace talks aimed at establishing a unity government stall again, the lives of millions of people needing urgent health care linger in the balance. WHO and health partners require a total of US$ 50 million in 2016 to meet the urgent life-saving needs of nearly 2 million people. Speaking […]

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