Libya has a population of 6 million people, with 2 million living in Tripoli. The health care system has three levels: primary care through health units and centers, secondary care at general hospitals, and tertiary care at specialty hospitals. Primary care services include general medical care, pediatric care, minor surgery, rehabilitations, obstetric care, first aid, free medications, preventive services like vaccinations and screening, and health services for students. In 2010, Libya spent 3.13 billion Libyan dinars on health care, which was 3% of the country's overall budget.
2. POPULATION OF LIBYA
• 6 millions citizens
• 2 millions in Tripoli
• The age distributions :
31% < 15 years (pediatric age group)
6% > 60 years old
• 11,323 doctor and 40000 nurses and midwives,1100 pharmacists
• Libya spent 3.13 billion LD on health in year 2010 which means 3%of whole country budget
3. HEALTH CARE LEVELS
• Primary health care ;
Health care units (5000-10000 citizens)
Health centers (10000=30000citizens)
Polyclinics
• Secondary health care :General hospitals
• Tertiary health care: specialties hospitals
4. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES
• General medical care for both adult and
elderly
• Care of children
• Minor surgery
• Rehabilitations
• Obstetric care
• First aid
• Provide medications (free of charge ,fully
paid by the Government )
• Preventive services (Vaccination and
screening)
• Health school services (vaccinations
and regular checkups for students )