WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya
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WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya
CBL to inject US$ 300 million into card system, authorises transfer for small traders of up to US$ 100,000 quarterly The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) briefed local Libyan Arabic-language media outlets today that it has concluded a meeting with major local banks to discuss difficulties facing foreign currency sales for all purposes. This comes after the long-awaited sale of cash dollars had begun Monday in banks across Libya. Counterintuitively, instead of sending the exchange […] The post CBL to inject US$ 300 million into card system, authorises transfer for small traders of up to US$ 100,000 quarterly appeared first on LibyaHerald .
Naji Issa, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), and Major General Emad Al-Trabulsi, Minister of Interior, discussed a joint action plan aimed at curbing negative phenomena in the Libyan economy. The expanded meeting was held to discuss shared economic and security issues affecting the banking sector and the financial stability of the country. […] The post CBL Governor & Interior Minister discuss action plan to curb FX black-market, reduce smuggling across borders and imports outside banking system appeared first on LibyaHerald .
Libya's Central Bank announced plans to inject US$3 billion into the market during May and an additional US$3.5 billion in June to stabilize the dinar and meet accumulated demand for foreign currency across personal use, cards, and cash withdrawals.
Libya's Central Bank officially launched a direct foreign currency transfer service, enabling small traders, companies, suppliers, and artisans to obtain foreign currency through transparent official channels. The service is intended to reduce reliance on the black market for currency exchange.
Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Oil and Gas announced last Wednesday (6 May) that Libya had joined the World Bank’s initiative to eliminate Routine Gas Flaring by 2030 – saving about US$ 650 million per year. This Zero Routine Flaring (ZRF) by 2030 Endorsement by Libya is part of the Global Flaring and Methane Reduction […] The post Libya joins World Bank’s initiative to eliminate Routine Gas Flaring by 2030 – saving about US$ 650 million per year appeared first on LibyaHerald .
1.7 million (75%) receiving state-sector salaries through automated Your Instant Salary system compared to 2.2 million previously The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported yesterday that, according to the latest data, the number of public sector employees registered in the Your Instant Salary automated system reached approximately 1.7 million by April, compared to 2.2 million previously, representing a 75% participation rate. The news came as the CBL announces the commencement of April […] The post 1.7 million (75%) receiving state-sector salaries through automated Your Instant Salary system compared to 2.2 million previously appeared first on LibyaHerald .
The Minister of Health, Mohamed Al-Ghouj, along with the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Hanan Al-Balkhi, and the WHO Country Director in Libya, Ahmed Zweiten, chaired a technical meeting that brought together the directors of the Ministry’s technical departments and their counterparts from the WHO technical team. The meeting was dedicated to reviewing […] The post Health Ministry signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement 2026-2027 with WHO – announces results of the 100-Day Initiative appeared first on LibyaHerald .
Amidst the momentum of the Libyan healthcare system under the Ministry of Health’s 100-day Plan, Al-Hadba Al-Khadra General Hospital achieved a historic medical milestone by performing the first wireless (leadless) pacemaker implantation in Libya on a patient suffering from a slow heart rate. The Health Ministry said this procedure demonstrated the efficiency and competence of […] The post Health Ministry hails the implantation of first wireless pacemaker in Libya and eighth in Africa – part of its 100-day Plan appeared first on LibyaHerald .
Libya's Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi and Central Bank Governor Naji Issa agreed on a plan to reduce black-market currency trading affecting the Libyan dinar, though the CBL acknowledged that eliminating such markets in the short term is unrealistic.
Libya's Central Bank governor sent a letter to the Economy Minister calling for a ban on imports and re-exports that bypass official banking channels, requiring all transactions to route through formal bank transfers starting mid-June. The measure aims to strengthen control over foreign exchange and reduce informal trade practices.
Libya's National Oil Corporation chairman Masoud Suleiman met with Shell officials and NOC technical directors to discuss ongoing studies on the development potential of several Libyan oil and gas fields. The study is expected to be completed by end of May as part of a 2025 memorandum of understanding between the two parties.
Libya's joint economic chamber with Egypt has warned of fraudulent private inspection companies allegedly charging illegal fees in US dollars to process imported goods including cement, paint, and cleaning materials, according to correspondence from Libya's Ministry of Environment.
Archaeologists and local staff in Libya's Cyrenaica region are protecting archaeological treasures despite limited resources and public engagement, following the region's role in the 2011 uprising.
Libya's health minister Mohamed Al-Ghouj and his Moroccan counterpart Amine Tahraoui signed a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva (May 18–23, 2026).
Libya's Central Bank said Numisma Bank pledged to supply record amounts of dollars as part of a second phase of cash injections into the Libyan market, following a meeting between CBL Governor Naji Issa and Numisma Bank officials.
Libya inaugurated the first phase of the Julyana infrastructure project in Benghazi, which includes construction of five modern bridges as part of broader reconstruction efforts led by the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund.
Japan's ambassador expressed readiness to provide technical and technological support to improve medical services in Libya, signaling expanded bilateral cooperation on healthcare.
Libya's Health Minister Mohamed Al-Ghouj inaugurated 13 newly reopened clinic complexes across multiple cities on May 14, which the ministry described as part of a strategic effort to expand accessible healthcare services to citizens.
Libya's Minister of Hydrocarbons Muhammad Arqab met with the Director of the National Higher School of Mathematics to discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation between educational institutions and the energy sector.
Libya and Germany held the fifth bilateral Economic Forum in Tripoli, bringing together trade officials and business organizations from both nations to discuss economic cooperation.