The Libyan health sector movement announced on October 11, 2026, that detained medical staff, paramedical personnel, and healthcare facility administrators have been released. This decision comes after the movement's protests demanding a safe and dignified work environment. The movement, in a statement on its official Facebook page, praised the efforts of the Attorney General and members of the Public Prosecution for upholding the law.
The health sector movement expressed appreciation for the positions of professional unions, healthcare elements, community and human rights activists who supported the detained personnel during this period. The movement emphasized that the release of its members does not signify the end of the protests or a retraction of their demands. They stressed the need for concrete actions to address their concerns, primarily providing a safe work environment, securing necessary operational resources, and ensuring the safety of workers and patients.
The movement clarified that essential healthcare services will continue during the protest period, driven by professional and humanitarian responsibilities towards citizens. They guaranteed continued operations in emergency and ambulance sections, kidney dialysis units and centers, maternity and obstetrics departments, cancer treatment centers, blood banks, and intensive care units, in addition to handling critical cases, according to a unified health protocol.
The health sector movement underscored that demanding suitable working conditions and adequate operational capabilities is not a privilege but a fundamental necessity to ensure quality healthcare services and protect patients and workers. They believe that enabling healthcare providers to perform their duties in a safe environment is a cornerstone of protecting citizens' lives.
The movement reiterated its commitment to maintaining a unified professional front and continuing its peaceful and responsible protests until its demands are met. They emphasized that the release of detained individuals will not resolve the issue unless their demands are translated into tangible actions.
The health sector movement concluded its statement by affirming that the dignity of workers and the safety of patients are responsibilities that cannot be ignored or postponed. They vowed to continue protests until a genuine response to their declared demands is achieved.
Key stakeholders, including professional unions and community leaders, are closely monitoring the situation, as the movement's determination to achieve its objectives remains unwavering. The situation is expected to evolve as the movement's protests continue.
Key points
- The Libyan health sector movement will continue protests until demands for a safe work environment and necessary operational resources are met.
- Essential healthcare services will continue during the protest period.
- The movement's protests are driven by demands for a safe and dignified work environment.
