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Audit Bureau and Turkish Firm Address Zliten Hospital Project Obstacles
Shakshak meets Turkish contractor to unblock Libya's stalled Zliten Medical City
Libya's Audit Bureau head Khaled Shakshak met with the regional director of Turkish construction firm Onel Akpinar on Friday to resolve outstanding bottlenecks delaying the completion of the Zliten Medical Hospital project, one of the country's critical healthcare infrastructure initiatives.
The meeting, attended by specialised Audit Bureau departments, focused on addressing the administrative and technical hurdles that have prevented the project from reaching its preliminary and final delivery stages, according to a statement from the bureau.
Long-Standing Delays in a Vital Health Project
The Zliten Medical Hospital, located in the coastal city east of Tripoli, has faced repeated delays over the past years due to contractual disputes, financial gaps, and coordination breakdowns between government agencies and contractors. Once completed, the facility is expected to significantly boost healthcare capacity in the region, serving thousands of patients across Misrata and surrounding areas.
Libya's healthcare sector has been under severe strain since 2011, with many hospital projects stalled or operating below capacity. The Zliten hospital is among the most anticipated projects, designed to provide specialised medical services that are currently unavailable locally, forcing many Libyans to travel abroad for treatment.
Key Agreements Reached During the Meeting
Several actionable outcomes emerged from the talks:
- Coordination with administrative bodies: The Audit Bureau will liaise with the Authority for the Development and Development of Administrative Centres to resolve outstanding observations and ensure technical and administrative compliance.
- Expedited delivery procedures: Shakshak stressed the urgency of completing remaining works and finalising handover processes so that specialised firms can begin equipping the hospital and preparing it for operation.
- Financial settlement discussions: The meeting addressed the Turkish contractor's outstanding dues, including ready-to-pay extracts and guarantees, while reaffirming commitment to legal and regulatory financial controls.
- Contractor's renewed commitment: Onel Akpinar confirmed its dedication to executing all required works according to the consultant's recommendations and resolving all pending observations as quickly as possible.
Audit Bureau's Oversight Role in Libya's Reconstruction
The Audit Bureau has increasingly taken an active role in monitoring major infrastructure projects across Libya, intervening when bureaucratic inertia or financial mismanagement threatens public investment. By directly engaging with contractors and coordinating between state entities, the bureau aims to accelerate project delivery without bypassing legal procedures.
This proactive approach reflects a broader shift in Libya's governance landscape, where oversight institutions are leveraging their authority to push stalled projects forward while maintaining accountability standards.
What the Zliten Hospital Means for Local Healthcare
Zliten, a city of approximately 200,000 residents, currently relies on limited primary healthcare facilities. The new hospital is designed to offer multi-specialty services including emergency care, surgery, paediatrics, and obstetrics, reducing the need for referrals to Tripoli's already overwhelmed hospitals.
Local residents have expressed growing frustration over the prolonged construction timeline, with many taking to social media to call for faster completion. The latest meeting between the Audit Bureau and the Turkish contractor signals renewed political will to prioritise the project.
Regional Context: Libya's Healthcare Infrastructure Gap
According to World Health Organisation data, Libya's hospital bed density stands at approximately 3.7 beds per 1,000 population — below pre-2011 levels and insufficient for current demand. The Zliten hospital project, alongside other stalled medical facilities in cities like Sabha, Benghazi, and Misrata, represents a crucial part of efforts to rebuild the national healthcare network.
International partners, including the European Union and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), have called for accelerated reconstruction of health infrastructure as part of broader stabilisation efforts.
Next Steps and Timeline
While no specific completion date was announced, both parties agreed to intensify coordination and hold follow-up meetings to track progress. The Audit Bureau confirmed it will monitor the implementation of agreed measures and report on milestones.
If the current momentum is sustained, the Zliten Medical Hospital could become one of the first major health infrastructure projects to reach completion under the Audit Bureau's enhanced oversight framework — setting a precedent for other delayed projects across the country.
— Libya Press / Health Desk
