Libya Reports Meningitis Vaccination Rate
The Ministry of Health of the Government of National Unity reaffirmed its ongoing efforts to prevent meningitis through enhanced health surveillance and vaccination, coinciding with the observance of World Meningitis Day on October 5. The Ministry emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the seriousness of meningitis, early recognition of its symptoms, and the necessity of swift diagnosis and treatment to reduce deaths and long-term complications. It clarified that the National Immunization Program includes vaccines against the bacteria that cause meningitis, such as Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and pneumococcus, in addition to the quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine that protects against serogroups A, C, W, and Y. In Libya, the coverage of the third dose of the Hib vaccine reached 90% according to 2025 estimates, with continued efforts to improve access for unvaccinated children. The Ministry also launched a comprehensive review of the vaccination program in 2025, covering 12 municipalities and 48 healthcare facilities, aimed at evaluating performance and enhancing service quality. It called for adherence to vaccination schedules, early detection of meningitis symptoms, and highlighted that early vaccination, surveillance, and prompt diagnosis are fundamental pillars in reducing mortality and complications, all within the framework of the World Health Organization's plan to eliminate meningitis by 2030.
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