Benghazi – The Libya Al-Karama Party, in cooperation with the Women and Children’s Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, organized a national dialogue session titled: “Libyan Women and the Health of the Future: Towards National Legislation for Breast Cancer,” as part of the October awareness activities to combat this disease.
The session was attended by the Minister of Culture and Arts, Salha Al-Tumi Al-Druqi, along with legislative, medical, and human rights figures, representatives of civil society organizations, in addition to activists and a number of survivors of the disease.
The session was opened by the head of the Women and Children’s Affairs Committee, MP Intisar Shnib, who stressed in her speech that breast cancer is a national issue that requires the combined efforts of legislative, medical, and community bodies to ensure a supportive environment for Libyan women on their journey of treatment and recovery.
Meanwhile, the Director of the Women’s Affairs Office at the Libya Al-Karama Party, Iman Bousnina, stressed that awareness, legislation, and psychological support are fundamental pillars for building a just health system that protects women’s dignity and their right to comprehensive treatment.
Cosmetic surgery consultant Wissam Amnissi gave a scientific presentation on the importance of cosmetic treatment after mastectomy as a key part of physical and psychological recovery. Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Ali Al-Ruwaie Hospital for Psychiatric Diseases, Faraj Al-Mahdawi, pointed to the deep psychological effects of the disease, stressing the need to integrate psychological support into the national treatment system. The session was moderated by Wafaa Al-Ashibi.
Minister of Culture and Arts Al-Druqi affirmed that culture is a key partner in building health awareness in society, and that the Ministry pays special attention to all initiatives that contribute to protecting women’s health and enhancing their role in development.
The session concluded with a number of important recommendations, including the need to provide accurate and up-to-date statistics on breast cancer cases in Libya and to analyze the reasons for its spread. It also recommended including clear provisions in Libyan laws related to public health, health insurance, and women’s rights to ensure comprehensive care and psychological support for patients.