Today, Al-Khadra Hospital reported that after a 10-year hiatus, its orthopaedic department successfully performed an operation on a three-year-old child suffering from a dislocated hip joint. It said this is considered one of the delicate operations that is usually only performed in the private sector in Libya. ‘’Localisation of Healthcare’’ policyThe resumption of operations by the state sector that have long been halted is part of the Tripoli based Libyan government’s ‘‘Localisation of Healthcare’’ policy. This is an attempt to resume the local provision of healthcare by the state that have long been halted, instead of sending patients abroad at the state’s expense, or forcing Libyans to pay for the care privately. German and Turkish teams support TAVI heart operations at Tripoli’s Al-Khadra Hospital (libyaherald.com)Al-Khadra Hospital opens its kidney clinic (libyaherald.com)After a nine-year hiatus, Al-Khadra Hospital restarts cruciate ligament reconstruction operations (libyaherald.com)CBL Governor calls on Attorney General to stop continuous drain of inflated and mismanaged overseas state health costs (libyaherald.com)After a ten-year hiatus, Al-Khadra hospital’s Eye Clinic reopens (libyaherald.com)After a ten-year stoppage, Al-Khadra hospital resumes keyhole knee surgery (libyaherald.com)After a 10-year hiatus: Al-Hadba Al-Khadra General Hospital resumes artificial joints operations (libyaherald.com)At the ‘‘localisation of healthcare’’ conference Aldabaiba inaugurates several new services (libyaherald.com)Conference on Localisation of Medical Treatment – Tripoli 12 to 13 June (libyaherald.com)First ever brain and nerve surgery conducted in Al-Khadra Hospital: Health Ministry (libyaherald.com)Tripoli’s Al-Khadra Hospital succeeds in implanting an aortic valve using latest TAVI technology (libyaherald.com)Operations Department of Tripoli Eye Hospital reopened after 13-year closure (libyaherald.com)Visiting Italian medical team touring Libyan hospitals across the country (libyaherald.com)Visiting Egyptian eye surgeon conducts 20 cornea operations in Beida (libyaherald.com)Visiting Jordanian specialists perform 18 infertility and delayed childbearing operations in Zintan Hospital (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Eye Hospital unprecedented medical convoy to south to conduct 40 corneal transplants (libyaherald.com)Health Ministry to launch the 2023-2028 national strategy and 2023 sector plan (libyaherald.com)Libya discusses cooperation with Jordan on localizing autism treatment (libyaherald.com)Libyan Turkish Hospital in Misrata opens: to set new healthcare standard in Libya (libyaherald.com)National Centre for Health System Reform (NCHSR) holds workshop on developing the Libyan health system (libyaherald.com)Serraj government’s catastrophic failure to reform Libya’s healthcare: Analysis (libyaherald.com)Tripoli University Hospital struggling with no budget and huge debts – continuing through private donations | (libyaherald.com)Tripoli University Hospital’s Orthopaedic Department launches remote educational service | (libyaherald.com)Italian company signs contract to maintain infrastructure of Tripoli University Hospital | (libyaherald.com)Libya to recruit 150 Filipino first phase nurses for Tripoli University Hospital | (libyaherald.com)Tripoli University Hospital to recruit 850 foreign nurses | (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Medical Centre converted into a independent university hospital under direct control of PC | (libyaherald.com)New head of TMC appointed – part of continued health reform programme | (libyaherald.com)Austrian medical services company Vamed signs maintenance contract with Tripoli Medical Centre | (libyaherald.com)Serraj spells out reforms needed by Libyan healthcare system | (libyaherald.com)

The Embassy of Japan in Libya announced today that it has resumed its work on Libyan soil effective today. Visas will continue to be issued elsewhere in the meantime until the embassy expands its premises. In its statement, it said that ‘‘with tireless support from our Libyan counterparts and Japan’s strong commitment, the Embassy has finally achieved its aim to resume Japan’s diplomatic activities in Libya after its evacuation in 2014’’. ‘‘Since the establishment of diplomatic relation between Libya and Japan in 1957, the two countries have developed a solid bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interests. VISA applications shall be processed at the embassies or consulate general of Japan in Tunisia, Egypt or Istanbul.”

Oil prices lost more than 1% on Monday as the Middle East conflict’s limited impact on crude output prompted profit taking after oil benchmarks gained 2% last week. The conflict has also held up at least four liquefied natural gas tankers travelling in the area. “The realisation that oil supply has not been adversely impacted is leading last week’s bulls to take profit, with the move down somewhat exacerbated by a slightly stronger dollar,” said Tamas Varga of oil broker PVM. On Sunday the Houthi militia threatened a “strong and effective response” after the United States carried out another strike overnight. The economic situation also remains gloomy somewhat and the European Central Bank (ECB) last weekend warned against cutting interest rates too fast.

Libya to roll out licensing rounds for domestic and international tendersSpeakers participating during a finance panel at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) shared that the country’s planned licensing rounds – for domestic companies as well as an international tender – will be launched soon, in line with national targets to more than double oil productionLibya is well positioned to rebuild its economy on the back of hydrocarbons and enhanced local participation. The country is ready to welcome foreign investment, with the government recently implementing a series of legislative reforms while advancing infrastructure development and the deployment of renewable energy. Ahmed Gaddah, Partner at Eltumi Partners, stated that, “Libya has great potential, and we have local capacity with Libyan insurers and contractors." Meanwhile, for the local economy, oil and gas is integral, representing the key to bolstering energy access, industrialisation and long-term gross domestic product growth. Abundant renewable energy potential has already begun to attract foreign players, while the government remains committed to steering an energy transition through low-carbon solutions.

The Libyan National Oil Corporation’s Chairman, Farhat Bengdara, and the Algerian state Sonatrach Company’s General Director, Rachid Hachichi, signed today annexes to extend the Exploration Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) agreements for Area 95/96 and Area 65, to compensate Sonatrach for the suspension period due to the force majeure situation, according to the Government of National Unity (GNU). The government media page said the NOC indicated that the goal is to enable Sonatrach to return to completing its contractual obligations as quickly as possible, following its announcement of lifting the state of force majeure on 7th November 2023, for the contractual areas (95/96) and (65), GNU said in a statement today.

UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) facilitated a workshop of members from the House of Representatives (HoR) and High Council of State (HCS) with military, security, and civil society actors on 9 and 10 January, advancing security sector reform and governance in Libya. The workshop discussed the role of legislative bodies & civil society in security sector reform and the importance of coordination among all relevant actors. It also recognized the crucial role of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission in implementing the 2020 Ceasefire Agreement, according to UNSMIL. The workshop concluded with recommendations from the HoR and HCS participants, setting out principles and steps in the common pursuit of effective security reform in Libya, the Mission said in a statement.

The Tripoli based Libyan government media page reported that the Chairman of the state National Oil Corporation (NOC), Farhat Bengdara, and the General Director of the Algerian state Sonatrach Company, Rachid Hachichi, signed today the annexes to extend the Exploration Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) agreements for Area 95/96 and Area 65, to compensate Sonatrach for the suspension period due to the force majeure situation. The government media page said the NOC indicated that the goal is to enable Sonatrach to return to completing its contractual obligations as quickly as possible, following its announcement of lifting the state of force majeure on 7th November 2023, for the contractual areas (95/96) and (65).

Libya’s Oilinvest Group announced yesterday the launch of a tree forestation project in Libya of one million trees. Carbon creditsThis collaboration, Oilinvest explained, aims to generate carbon credits to contribute to Oilinvest’s commitment to climate change mitigation and at the same time combat the adverse effects of deforestation and desertification. Through its portfolio, the Oilinvest Group supplies, trades, refines, and markets petroleum products in 5 European territories: Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. Once completed and fully grown, it is estimated that 1 million trees can absorb more than 10 million kilograms of CO2 per year, Oilinvest added. Ministry of Planning confirms development of integrated plan to plant 100 million trees by 2030 (libyaherald.com)The 2023-24 tree planting season launched to activate the 100 million trees by 2030 initiative (libyaherald.com)Tree-planting campaign launched in Sirte (libyaherald.com)Gharian to plant one million olive trees and 500k almond trees (libyaherald.com)

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 14 (ANI/WAM): The UAE participated in the 40th session of the Arab Ministerial Forum for Housing and Urban Development (AMFHUD) in Tripoli, Libya. Mohamed Al Mansoori, Director of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, led the UAE delegation.He said that the UAE is committed to working with other Arab countries to improve housing conditions. He also noted that the UAE has made significant progress in the housing sector, with a home-ownership rate of 90 per cent, which is the second highest in the world. The Zayed Housing Program has issued more than 62,000 housing support decisions worth over AED44 billion since its establishment in 1999, he went on to explain, adding that the programme provides financial support and builds housing units that meet the needs of UAE citizens. (ANI/WAM)(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 14 (ANI/WAM): The UAE participated in the 40th session of the Arab Ministerial Forum for Housing and Urban Development (AMFHUD) in Tripoli, Libya. Mohamed Al Mansoori, Director of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, led the UAE delegation. He said that the UAE is committed to working with other Arab countries to improve housing conditions. He also noted that the UAE has made significant progress in the housing sector, with a home-ownership rate of 90 per cent, which is the second highest in the world. The Zayed Housing Program has issued more than 62,000 housing support decisions worth over AED44 billion since its establishment in 1999, he went on to explain, adding that the programme provides financial support and builds housing units that meet the needs of UAE citizens.

The awards were presented to their father Kanakis Mandalios and their sister Lilian Mandalios, in the presence of their mother, relatives and friends. “I know that the pain of their loved ones does not ease, no matter how many honors are given to them. The Greek interpreters were among five members of a Greek humanitarian aid team and three members of a Libyan family who died in a road collision in eastern Libya on September 17 last year. The storm affected several cities, including Benghazi, Bayda, Al Marj, and Soussa, resulting in massive destruction of infrastructure and a significant loss of life. Derna was hardest hit by the deadly flooding, causing the city’s dams to burst, washing away homes and people.

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Libya is designing an oil and gas bidding round, expected to be held in the fourth quarter of this year, that is “very attractive” for investors, a member of the National Oil Corporation’s board said. An oil blockade that year imposed by eastern Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar cost Tripoli $6 billion in lost oil revenues. Protests by loosely affiliated local groups have also threatened to bring the country’s oil production to a standstill. Over the past few days, some groups have also threatened to shut down two oil and gas facilities near the Libyan capital Tripoli. In a separate session, Libyan Economy Minister Mohamed Al Hwej said LIA's assets frozen by sanctions overseas could be used to invest in the country’s oil sector.

AdvertisementNOC Plans: The oil production in Libya reached 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2023, falling in line with national efforts to ramp up production to two million bpd within three years. Farhat Omar Bengdara, Chairman of Libya’s parastatal National Oil Corporation (NOC), highlighted the jump in oil production, local content development and decarbonization of the energy sector as strategies to drive long-term industry growth. AdvertisementRecently, the NOC has also announced plans to increase oil production by 100,000 bpd in 2024, with two bidding rounds on track for this year. “Increase in gas and oil production is coupled with strategic partnerships that guarantee logical returns for us and our partners,” Bengdara stated. Furthermore, in addition to oil, Libya’s condensate production reached 52,000 bpd in 2023.

Oil production in Libya reached 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2023, falling in line with national efforts to ramp up production to two million bpd within three years. As such, the NOC recently announced plans to increase oil production by 100,000 bpd in 2024, with two bidding rounds on track for this year. “Increase in gas and oil production is coupled with strategic partnerships that guarantee logical returns for us and our partners,” Bengdara stated. Bengdara stressed the importance of a balanced approach to Libya’s energy transition, highlighting the company’s aim to navigate a prosperous energy future through a dedication to responsible practices. Furthermore, in addition to oil, Libya’s condensate production reached 52,000 bpd in 2023.