Digital transformation has become a key issue for modernizing health systems around the world, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve care. International collaborations are accelerating this transition, offering innovative solutions adapted to local needs.
The Libyan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Ramadan Abou Janah (photo, right), and his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Mourashko (photo, center), formalized, Monday, December 2, a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral relations in the health sector. This initiative is based on the integration of digital technologies to modernize the Libyan health system.
According to a statement from the Russian Embassy in Libya, the agreement provides for increased cooperation between the two countries in the organization and management of health systems, short-term professional training, as well as the implementation of technologies digital for the health system. The text adds that this collaboration includes joint activities such as the exchange of expertise, statistical and analytical data, the organization of medical conferences, and the establishment of partnerships between medical, educational and scientific organizations of the two nations.
According to data from the Statista platform, Russia is currently the largest market in the digital health industry in the digital treatment and care segment. This sector is experiencing strong dynamics, and projections estimate that by 2029, the market volume is expected to reach 3706 million euros. This expertise places Russia in an ideal position to support Libya in its digital transformation.
For Libya, the agreement responds to the government’s desire to revive its health system, seriously affected by the conflicts of recent years. Thanks to ICT, the country hopes to improve access and quality of care. Russia, a pioneer in the use of telemedicine, offers innovative solutions that could be implemented in Libya to provide remote care effectively. By integrating digital technologies into its health system, Libya aims to streamline care management, improve the training of medical staff and modernize health infrastructure.
Samira Njoya
Published by Sèna DB de Sodji
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