Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeiba has issued Decision No. 380 of 2026, forming a joint committee to oversee the implementation of a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation with Morocco. The committee, which will represent Libya in the Libyan-Moroccan joint committee, will be responsible for coordinating and following up on activities and areas of cooperation related to the implementation of the memorandum. The decision was made on August 6, 2026.
The committee will be chaired by the Minister of Health, with membership from the Minister of State for the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, the head of the Medical Supply Device Management Committee, and the head of the General Authority for Medical Equipment, Supplies and Medical Devices, in addition to two other members. The committee's tasks include representing Libya in the joint committee with Morocco and coordinating and following up on activities and areas of cooperation.
The decision to form the committee comes within the framework of a government mechanism to follow up on agreements and memoranda of understanding on health with Morocco. This aims to identify Libyan representatives and relevant authorities in the file, allowing for the follow-up of implementation stages and coordination between relevant institutions. The committee will work to implement the memorandum of understanding approved by the Council of Ministers Decision No. 458 of 2026.
The committee's responsibilities include following up on the path of health cooperation between Libya and Morocco, involving relevant government agencies in the health sector, medical supply and medical equipment. The decision also highlights the committee's role in coordinating with government agencies. The committee started its work based on the approved memorandum of understanding.
The committee's work will be limited to the tasks assigned to it, and its third article stipulates that the decision will come into effect from the date of its issuance. Relevant authorities are tasked with implementing it. The decision reflects a trend towards assigning joint health cooperation files to a committee with specific competencies and membership.
The committee will oversee the implementation of the memorandum of understanding, which includes medical equipment and supplies. The Libyan-Moroccan health cooperation aims to strengthen relations between the two countries in the health sector. The committee's formation is a step towards enhancing cooperation and coordination between Libya and Morocco.
Key aspects of the committee's work include coordinating travel to Morocco to complete work related to the memorandum of understanding. The committee's tasks also involve following up on relevant files and procedures between the two countries. The decision to form the committee demonstrates Libya's commitment to strengthening its health cooperation with Morocco.
Key points
- The committee will be responsible for coordinating and following up on activities and areas of cooperation related to the implementation of the memorandum of understanding on health cooperation with Morocco.
- The committee's tasks include representing Libya in the joint committee with Morocco and coordinating and following up on activities and areas of cooperation.
- The decision to form the committee aims to enhance cooperation and coordination between Libya and Morocco in the health sector.
