Sabratha, February 14, 2026 – The official in charge of health prevention and the control of public health pests at the General Department of Environmental Sanitation Affairs conducted a visit to the Sabratha Municipality to discuss the mechanism for combating cutaneous leishmaniasis and limiting its spread in the city.
During a meeting held with the Mayor, the Municipal Council member responsible for environmental sanitation and public cleanliness, the Director of the Environmental Sanitation Affairs Department at the Municipality, and the Head of the Health Affairs Department, it was agreed on the necessity of establishing a national plan to combat cutaneous leishmaniasis in the region and supporting the Municipality’s Environmental Sanitation Affairs Department with the necessary equipment and tools for the campaign.
It was also agreed to follow approved methods for the safe disposal of medical waste under the supervision of the relevant municipal departments.
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Sabratha
Sabratha is an ancient Roman city located on the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Libya, originally founded as a Phoenician trading post around 500 BCE. It flourished under Roman rule, becoming a major center for the trans-Saharan trade, and is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved theater from the 2nd century CE. Today, its archaeological ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
General Department of Environmental Sanitation Affairs
The General Department of Environmental Sanitation Affairs is a government agency in Thailand, established to oversee public health and cleanliness standards. Its history is tied to the development of modern public health administration in the country, focusing on waste management, pollution control, and urban sanitation.
Sabratha Municipality
Sabratha Municipality is located in northwestern Libya and is home to the ancient Roman city of Sabratha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The archaeological site features well-preserved ruins, including a renowned theater from the 2nd century AD, which highlight its history as a significant Phoenician and later Roman trading post.
Environmental Sanitation Affairs Department
The Environmental Sanitation Affairs Department is a governmental or municipal agency typically responsible for managing public cleanliness, waste collection, and related urban services. Its history is generally tied to the development of modern public health and urban infrastructure, emerging prominently in many cities during the late 19th and 20th centuries as industrialization created a greater need for organized waste management and sanitation systems to combat disease.
Health Affairs Department
The Health Affairs Department is a governmental or institutional body responsible for managing and overseeing public health services, policies, and administration. Its history is typically tied to the development of modern public health systems, often emerging in the 19th or 20th centuries to coordinate responses to epidemics, sanitation, and healthcare delivery. These departments work to protect community health through regulation, disease prevention, and health promotion initiatives.
