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ArticleJournal of pharmaceutical policy and practice2025

Transforming healthcare in Libya - the need for clinical practice guidelines in disease management.

Ramadan M Elkalmi

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Article in Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ramadan M ElkalmiFaculty of Medicine, University of Sebha, Sebha, Libya.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6659-5049

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Abstract

The healthcare system in Libya faces significant challenges due to political instability, fragmented infrastructure, and inconsistent medical practices. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) serve as essential tools for standardising care, ensuring evidence-based treatment, and optimising healthcare resources. In Libya, the lack of structured guidelines has contributed to disparities in disease management, affecting patient outcomes and overall healthcare efficiency. This commentary explores the critical need for CPGs in Libya, highlighting their potential to improve healthcare delivery, minimise variability in treatment, and enhance patient safety. While implementation poses challenges, including centralisation, limited research capacity, and resource constraints, integrating CPGs through a phased implementation framework could be a transformative step toward a more resilient and equitable healthcare system. By fostering collaboration among policymakers, healthcare professionals, and international organisations, Libya can lay the foundation for a systematic approach to disease management, ultimately improving the quality of care for its population. Healthcare reform in Libya is urgently needed, and strategic investments in CPG development and dissemination could drive the necessary transformation in Libyan healthcare.

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CPGsdisease managementhealth policyhealth system reformLibya

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PMID41059274
PMCPMC12498367

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