FAST FACTS
• The conflict in Sudan has displaced more than 11 million people, including more than 2 million who have sought refuge in neighboring countries— 100,000 of whom have arrived in Libya.
• The Ministry of Health reports that about 92,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Kufra, raising urgent concerns about a potential humanitarian crisis if swift aid is not provided.
• Ensuring that displaced communities receive timely assistance is crucial. There is a need to provide access to healthcare, mental health support, food, shelter and essential household items.
OUR FOOTPRINT
• International Medical Corps was the first global humanitarian organization in Libya when the conflict began in 2011, and has since been providing critical health, nutrition, protection, mental health and psychosocial support, and water, sanitation and hygiene services.
OUR RESPONSE
• In Kufra, our medical team has conducted 10,339 consultations and distributed essential medical supplies and consumables in informal settlements and the city’s primary hospital.