Strengthening of public health care delivery system and services and developing mental health care services in Libya

The aim of the assignment was to strengthen the reform of the Libyan health system by performing a rapid review and assessment of the current state of the health system, especially primary health care (PHC) and mental health services. The outputs included (i) the preparation of a Concept Paper on PHC, giving an overview and analysis of international PHC concepts, systems and solutions, an overview of the situation in Libya, and recommendations for development actions; (ii) preparation of a Mental Health Policy Framework 2012−2025 in Libya, including a review on internationally accepted priorities and organisational models for mental health services, and proposals for targeted activities for service delivery in Libya; and (iii) supporting the Libyan authorities and experts, as well as WHO country office, in preparing and conducting the first National Health System Consultation Conference in August 2012. THL provided a team of five experts who conducted several field missions to Libya. The assessment and preparation of documents were conducted in close collaboration with Libyan and resident WHO experts.