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FAST FACTS
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The storm and dam breaches inflicted a profound human cost, killing more than 4,300 people. An additional 8,500 individuals are reported missing, while more than 40,000 have been displaced.
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Among the areas most severely impacted by the storm are the cities of Derna and Sousa, as well as the nearby towns of Al Bayada and Al Makhaili.
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Immediate needs for crucial services include healthcare, mental health support, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
OUR FOOTPRINT
- International Medical Corps was the first international humanitarian organization in Libya after the conflict began in 2011, and has since been providing critical health, nutrition, protection, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and WASH services.
OUR RESPONSE
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Our organization has eight EMT Type 1 teams in Libya, consisting of five mobile units and three stationed within fixed facilities strategically located in Derna and Sousa, that so far have provided 8,190 outpatient consultations.
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Our dedicated team of MHPSS counselors and operators is providing remote services through the National Helpline. To date, they have received and responded to 1,984 calls, offering crucial support to those in need.