In the context of the holding of the Libya Healthcare Expo in Tripoli (24 to 27 June), under the auspices of the Emergency Medical and Support Centre (EMSC), the 12th campaign of Spanish doctors in several fields visited Libya to perform consultations and surgeries.
As in previous campaigns, the Spanish Embassy informed Libya Herald, the medical team will stay in Libya for one week. On this occasion, the team included plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurosurgeon and traumatology specialists. The Spanish team perform the operations in hospitals of the EMSC network throughout the country.
Libyan patients also receiving healthcare treatment in Spain
Libyan patients are also receiving healthcare treatment, mostly surgeries, in Spanish hospitals. In 2023, 49 Libyan patients received treatment in Spain. Currently 13 patients are receiving healthcare in Spanish medical centres.
65 major surgeries planned – bringing total to 500 surgeries since 2022
This 12th campaign will achieve 65 major surgeries, bringing the total number of surgeries to over 500 surgeries in Libya since the beginning of these activities in October 2022.
The EMSC is currently building 7 hospitals in Libya, 3 of which are close to becoming operational, in Tripoli, Janzour and Zuwara. Spanish medical teams will continue to travel to Libya to perform surgeries and train Libyan doctors in the process.
