I see a Libya with a healthcare system with sufficient capacity, funding and coverage for the entire population. We can do this if we manage the resources that we have more effectively and work closely with public and private health providers to deliver quality care for every Libyan; if we establish national standards for public and private healthcare facilities and hold those facilities to account to those standards. We need to prepare a comprehensive strategy that addresses health challenges with special emphasis on geriatric, pediatric, and maternal health issues.

I see a Libya with a healthcare system focused on preventive care staffed by well-trained health workers. We need to develop specialized post-traumatic support facilities and rehabilitation programs to heal communities from the wounds of war. We need to develop national programs aimed at effectively addressing major health challenges such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. We also need to increase individual responsibility for engaging in healthy behaviors. For example, traffic accidents are the number one killer in Libya. We need to make the roads safer for drivers and promote public awareness of responsible driving.

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Aref Nayed believes in a Libya where high-quality health care is available to all, not a privilege only available to those who can afford it. Add your name to support Aref Nayed’s vision to move Libya forward by building a healthcare system that allows Libyans to live fuller and happier lives.