Spatial variation in health development indicators in Libya and its future prospects

Abstract

Most Libyan municipalities and cities, both urban and rural, face constant pressure on health facilities. This pressure stems from the poor spatial distributio of these facilities, the lack of consideration for social justice in accessing them, and the lack of regular and equitable access to them, serving all populated areas. To reduce this burden, along with attention to the quality and efficiency of these services, both quantitatively and qualitatively, it is necessary to work according to planning principles to formulate an effective health policy that balances the number and distribution of health facilities and their workforce, keeping pace with population growth and urban expansion. Given the importance of these services in supporting the development process, this paper aims to reveal the spatial differences between their components, measure their material and human indicators, and assess future needs for these services based on the expected population growth.