In Libya, TB remains a persistent challenge. An estimated 4,300 people developed TB in 2023, and around 950 died as a result. Co-infections with HIV also strain public health systems, with 160 individuals facing both conditions. Despite ongoing improvements in healthcare infrastructure, the country continues to navigate gaps in diagnosis, underreporting, and drug-resistant TB.
To help strengthen national TB services, we assisted the Ministry of Health in Libya in 2014 by providing 5 EasyDR systems. These were installed in TB centres in Tripoli, Zliten, and Bani Waleed, helping to expand access to digital chest X-rays. In Libya, annual TB screenings are mandatory for both Libyan citizens and foreign workers seeking employment permits. The country’s location also places additional demand on its health system, as TB centres manage screenings for large numbers of migrants entering through its southern borders. Our work supported these facilities in addressing both routine screening needs and the broader effort to combat TB transmission.
