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Libya Review
4 days ago
- Health
- Libya Review
Libya Hosts 1st Arab Pediatric Surgery Conference in Benghazi
Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad declared that the country has reclaimed its role as a regional hub for science and knowledge during the opening of the Arab Association of Pediatric Surgery Conference in Benghazi on Friday. This marks the first time Libya has hosted the medical gathering, which drew more than 77 specialists from Arab and international countries, alongside leading Libyan pediatric surgeons from across the country. Speaking at the event, Hammad said that the wide participation and high level of organization reflect Libya's growing internal stability, made possible by the dedication of its citizens and the sacrifices of its armed forces. He emphasized that Libya is now ready to host specialized international events and contribute meaningfully to the global scientific and medical community. Hammad stressed that the Libyan government places health care at the top of its national priorities. He outlined ongoing efforts to localize treatment, invest in public hospitals, and strengthen partnerships with Arab and international medical institutions. These initiatives, he noted, are helping to reduce the burden on Libyan patients and lay the foundation for a modern, integrated healthcare system. The conference featured advanced surgical sessions, including live pediatric operations performed in collaboration between Libyan and foreign teams. It also included specialized workshops designed to transfer expertise and build the capacities of local medical staff. Hammad praised these efforts, calling them a true investment in Libya's human capital. He pledged continued government support for all scientific and medical initiatives that bring services closer to people, reduce the need for treatment abroad, and raise the standard of care in all regions of the country. In recognition of his support, Dr. Issam Halabi, President of the Arab Association of Pediatric Surgeons, presented an honorary award to Prime Minister Hammad. In return, Hammad honored the international participants, expressing appreciation for their contributions to Libya's medical advancement. The conference will continue through July 26 with surgeries, research presentations, and clinical training sessions. Tags: benghaziConferenceHealthcarelibyaPrime Minister
Libya Review
4 days ago
- Health
- Libya Review
Libya Hosts First Arab Pediatric Surgery Conference in Benghazi
Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad declared that the country has reclaimed its role as a regional hub for science and knowledge during the opening of the Arab Association of Pediatric Surgery Conference in Benghazi on Friday. This marks the first time Libya has hosted the medical gathering, which drew more than 77 specialists from Arab and international countries, alongside leading Libyan pediatric surgeons from across the country. Speaking at the event, Hammad said that the wide participation and high level of organization reflect Libya's growing internal stability, made possible by the dedication of its citizens and the sacrifices of its armed forces. He emphasized that Libya is now ready to host specialized international events and contribute meaningfully to the global scientific and medical community. Hammad stressed that the Libyan government places health care at the top of its national priorities. He outlined ongoing efforts to localize treatment, invest in public hospitals, and strengthen partnerships with Arab and international medical institutions. These initiatives, he noted, are helping to reduce the burden on Libyan patients and lay the foundation for a modern, integrated healthcare system. The conference featured advanced surgical sessions, including live pediatric operations performed in collaboration between Libyan and foreign teams. It also included specialized workshops designed to transfer expertise and build the capacities of local medical staff. Hammad praised these efforts, calling them a true investment in Libya's human capital. He pledged continued government support for all scientific and medical initiatives that bring services closer to people, reduce the need for treatment abroad, and raise the standard of care in all regions of the country. In recognition of his support, Dr. Issam Halabi, President of the Arab Association of Pediatric Surgeons, presented an honorary award to Prime Minister Hammad. In return, Hammad honored the international participants, expressing appreciation for their contributions to Libya's medical advancement. The conference will continue through July 26 with surgeries, research presentations, and clinical training sessions. Tags: benghaziConferenceHealthcarelibyaPrime Minister
Egypt Independent
21-07-2025
- Climate
- Egypt Independent
Children make up half of more than 170 killed in Pakistan floods
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Relentless floods have claimed the lives of more than 170 people in eastern Pakistan, about half of them children, in the latest catastrophe that underscores the country's vulnerability to the escalating climate crisis. At least 54 of the deaths came in the past 24 hours, according to the National Disaster Management Authority, after torrential rains swept through the most populous province of Punjab, collapsing homes and destroying roads. At least 85 children have been killed since flooding began on June 26, the NDMA said. Fears are now mounting for children, who are particularly vulnerable to the risk of drowning and catching life-threatening illnesses from waterborne diseases, aid agencies warn. A state of emergency has been declared in several districts across the province, authorities said, and the military has been deployed in the city of Rawalpindi to deal with rising flood levels. Video shared by Punjab's Disaster Management Authority shows dramatic rescues as floodwaters submerge entire fields and roads. In one, first responders can be seen carrying children to safety in an inflatable raft. Heavy rainfall continues to batter Rawalpindi and the nearby capital Islamabad, with multiple areas recording more than 100 millimeters on Thursday, according to Pakistan's Meteorological Department. More heavy rain is expected Friday, it added. Mahar Hammad, a resident of Sargodha district in Punjab, told CNN he has been 'severely affected' by the floods. A daily wage worker who sells vegetables, Hammad said the floods have set him back financially. The roof of his house is broken and water has started seeping in because of the rain, he said. 'I've had huge losses. I was selling vegetables, and everything got submerged in water. I'm just a working person – I work all day just to earn 1,000 rupees ($4), and even that now goes into losses,' he said. Seven flood relief camps have been set up across the country, providing food, water, medicine and shelter to those affected by the deluge. Motorists drive through a flooded road caused by heavy monsoon rains, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, June 29, 2025. K.M. Chaudary/AP Pakistan is on the front line of the human-induced climate crisis. The nation of more than 230 million is battered by two powerful weather systems – one that drives scorching heat and drought, and another that unleashes relentless monsoon rains. 'This is not just 'bad weather' – it's a symptom of an accelerating climate crisis,' said Pakistani senator and former minister for climate and environment Sherry Rehman on X. 'How many more wake-up calls before we build real resilience and readiness into our urban planning?' Persistent heatwaves this year accelerated glacial melt in the country's north, causing flash floods earlier this year. Deadly floods from torrential rains in the monsoon months make frequent headlines in the South Asian nation. This year's downpour has revived memories of record-breaking floods from three years ago. Pakistan experienced the worst floods in its history in 2022 in which a third of the country was submerged from heavy rains, killing more than 1,000 people. The force of the floodwater washed away homes, leaving tens of thousands on the road without any food to eat or clean water to drink. As the floodwater began to recede, a plethora of water-related diseases began to infect thousands – many of them children. Parents desperately tried to seek help as their children became infected with dysentery, dengue fever and malaria. Some four million children were still left without access to safe water a year later, according to UNICEF.
Egypt Independent
21-07-2025
- Climate
- Egypt Independent
Children make up half of more than 170 killed in Pakistan floods
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Relentless floods have claimed the lives of more than 170 people in eastern Pakistan, about half of them children, in the latest catastrophe that underscores the country's vulnerability to the escalating climate crisis. At least 54 of the deaths came in the past 24 hours, according to the National Disaster Management Authority, after torrential rains swept through the most populous province of Punjab, collapsing homes and destroying roads. At least 85 children have been killed since flooding began on June 26, the NDMA said. Fears are now mounting for children, who are particularly vulnerable to the risk of drowning and catching life-threatening illnesses from waterborne diseases, aid agencies warn. A state of emergency has been declared in several districts across the province, authorities said, and the military has been deployed in the city of Rawalpindi to deal with rising flood levels. Video shared by Punjab's Disaster Management Authority shows dramatic rescues as floodwaters submerge entire fields and roads. In one, first responders can be seen carrying children to safety in an inflatable raft. Heavy rainfall continues to batter Rawalpindi and the nearby capital Islamabad, with multiple areas recording more than 100 millimeters on Thursday, according to Pakistan's Meteorological Department. More heavy rain is expected Friday, it added. Mahar Hammad, a resident of Sargodha district in Punjab, told CNN he has been 'severely affected' by the floods. A daily wage worker who sells vegetables, Hammad said the floods have set him back financially. The roof of his house is broken and water has started seeping in because of the rain, he said. 'I've had huge losses. I was selling vegetables, and everything got submerged in water. I'm just a working person – I work all day just to earn 1,000 rupees ($4), and even that now goes into losses,' he said. Seven flood relief camps have been set up across the country, providing food, water, medicine and shelter to those affected by the deluge. Motorists drive through a flooded road caused by heavy monsoon rains, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, June 29, 2025. K.M. Chaudary/AP Pakistan is on the front line of the human-induced climate crisis. The nation of more than 230 million is battered by two powerful weather systems – one that drives scorching heat and drought, and another that unleashes relentless monsoon rains. 'This is not just 'bad weather' – it's a symptom of an accelerating climate crisis,' said Pakistani senator and former minister for climate and environment Sherry Rehman on X. 'How many more wake-up calls before we build real resilience and readiness into our urban planning?' Persistent heatwaves this year accelerated glacial melt in the country's north, causing flash floods earlier this year. Deadly floods from torrential rains in the monsoon months make frequent headlines in the South Asian nation. This year's downpour has revived memories of record-breaking floods from three years ago. Pakistan experienced the worst floods in its history in 2022 in which a third of the country was submerged from heavy rains, killing more than 1,000 people. The force of the floodwater washed away homes, leaving tens of thousands on the road without any food to eat or clean water to drink. As the floodwater began to recede, a plethora of water-related diseases began to infect thousands – many of them children. Parents desperately tried to seek help as their children became infected with dysentery, dengue fever and malaria. Some four million children were still left without access to safe water a year later, according to UNICEF.
Libya Review
03-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Libyan PM Osama Hammad Opens Libya's Consulate in Minsk
Prime Minister of the Libyan Parliament-designate government, Osama Hammad, officially inaugurated the new Libyan consulate in Minsk, Belarus, on Thursday, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations between Libya and Belarus. The opening ceremony was attended by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktar Karankevich, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lukashevich, and senior officials from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Libya's Consul in Minsk, Abdelkhaleq Al-Khafifi, welcomed the Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, along with members of the Libyan diplomatic mission, consulate staff, and other diplomats based in Belarus. During the event, Prime Minister Hammad praised the consulate staff for their efforts in representing Libya and urged them to continue enhancing their diplomatic work to reflect Libya's true image abroad. He emphasized that effective diplomacy is essential for advancing Libya's foreign relations and achieving the country's strategic goals. Hammad also held discussions with Consul Al-Khafifi to review the challenges facing the consulate. He pledged full governmental support to ensure the consulate can efficiently serve the Libyan community in Belarus, particularly students and patients, promising that the government would provide all necessary services to meet their needs. This diplomatic step is part of the Libyan government's broader strategy to expand its international partnerships and reinforce cooperation with friendly countries. The opening of the Libyan consulate in Minsk comes shortly after Belarus opened its consulate in Benghazi, signaling a deepening of bilateral relations. Both governments see the opening of consulates as a foundation for stronger collaboration in trade, education, healthcare, and other key sectors. The move highlights Libya's efforts to expand its diplomatic presence abroad while fostering closer ties with regional and international partners. Tags: BelarusConsulatelibyaMinskPrime Minister
