During a televised interview for Libyan WTV channel and Tabadul Platform, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Muhammad Haythem, stressed that the campaign against the Ministry of Health might be targeting his own person, or targeting the Presidential Council.

In response to the charges of infringement against him, Haythem expressed surprise about using this term, while denying the existence of any infringement in any way, considering that it is legally and scientifically impossible.

As far as the monopolization of deliveries is concerned, the deputy minister said this issue is totally unacceptable.

He added that most existing equipment used in the health sector is older than 12 years, stressing that the purchase of equipment coming from small traders or unknown companies will not be permitted.

“For medicines and supplies, we have dealt with 72 companies, the fact that denies Charges of monopolization.” he said.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health said that he was subjected to an assassination attempt.

“Following an official meeting with the Presidential Council, my convoy was subjected to gunfire, which killed 3 of my companions… Infact, the car received 58  armor-piercing gunshots…  An Incident Report was filed… The matter was referred to the relevant authorities.”