Pay raise of 75% approved for Libya’s health care workers

Ageela Saleh, Libya’s House of Representatives speaker, has approved a proposal to increase salaries in the country’s health sector by 75%, marking a significant step to improve the financial conditions of healthcare workers and strengthen public health services, as reported by Libya Review on July 19th. 

According to the Ministry of Health, the proposal was submitted following directives from Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, as part of broader efforts to support healthcare personnel and improve their professional and financial conditions.

Prepared by Abdul Salam Ageela, the ministry’s Undersecretary General, the proposal provides a 75% increase in the financial value of salaries for employees across the health sector.

The ministry stated that the proposal is based on the provisions of Law No.18 of 2023 and intends to ensure greater equivalence in pay between health sector workers and those in other public sectors. 

Reportedly, the salary increase aims to cover a wide range of personnel, such as doctors, nurses, allied medical professionals, administrative staff, and technical staff.

The measure is designed to improve job stability, raise morale, and encourage qualified professionals to remain in the healthcare system. 

Libya’s Health Ministry described the proposal as part of the General Command’s Vision 2030, which prioritises modernisation in public services, with a focus on healthcare.

It added that the initiative additionally aligns with the Libyan Government’s broader strategy to improve public sector performance by investing in its workforce while enhancing the quality of services being delivered to citizens. 

In recent years, Libya’s health sector has faced several challenges, including staff shortages, increased operational demands, and the need to strengthen medical infrastructure and service delivery.

Health officials have emphasised repeatedly that salary improvements and better working conditions are key in the effort to retain experienced staff, while also attracting new professionals to the sector. 

The proposition of a 75% salary increase, if implemented, would mark one of the largest pay adjustments for Libya’s healthcare workforce in recent years. 

Libya Review, Maghrebi.org.