Contaminated Water Sources and Poor Sanitation Conditions Raise Concerns of Post-Disaster Outbreaks in Libya
Release Time: 22:06, September 19, 2023
Libya is facing a significant threat of post-disaster outbreaks as a result of contaminated water sources and poor sanitation conditions. Following the recent floods in the country, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Libya has expressed deep concern over the contaminated drinking water sources and the potential for the spread of diseases. In response, UN agencies and the Libyan authorities are collaborating to implement necessary measures to contain any potential outbreaks.
In an interview with the media, Libyan health official Haider al-Sayeh revealed that at least 150 individuals, including 55 children, in the heavily affected eastern city of Derna have fallen ill with various skin conditions due to consuming contaminated water.
On September 17, the health department of the eastern Libyan regional authority initiated a vaccination program in the disaster-stricken area to prevent the occurrence of diseases commonly seen after such catastrophes, according to Osman Abdul-Jalil, an official from the department.
The devastating impact of Hurricane Daniel, which hit the Mediterranean coast of eastern Libya on September 10, led to extensive flooding in various areas. This resulted in the collapse of the Abu Mansour Dam and the Birad Dam on the Derna River, causing a significant loss of life in the downstream city of Derna.
According to the International Organization for Migration, more than 40,000 people have been displaced in northeastern Libya due to the flooding. However, the actual number is believed to be even higher. Additionally, the flooding has also displaced land mines and other hazardous munitions left behind from years of conflict, posing further risks to the affected population.
As the situation unfolds, it is crucial for immediate action to be taken to address the contaminated water sources and improve sanitary conditions in order to prevent further outbreaks and restore normalcy to the affected regions. (Produced by Liu Yinghan)
Contaminated water sources and poor sanitation conditions help Libya prepare for post-disaster outbreaks
Release time: 22:06, September 19, 2023 Source: China News Network
On September 18, local time, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Libya issued a statement saying that the local drinking water sources were contaminated after the floods in Libya, and that the poor sanitary conditions raised concerns about the spread of diseases. UN agencies and the Libyan authorities are taking measures to stop the outbreak.
Libyan health official Haider al-Sayeh said in a media interview on the 16th local time that in Derna, the hardest-hit eastern city, at least 150 people, including 55 children, had developed sores. loose due to drinking contaminated water.
Osman Abdul-Jalil, an official of the health department of the eastern Libyan regional authority, said on the 17th local time that vaccinations had begun in the disaster area to “prevent diseases that often occur after such disasters.”
Hurricane Daniel made landfall on the Mediterranean coast of eastern Libya on the 10th causing flooding. The Abu Mansour Dam and the Birad Dam on the Derna River collapsed under the impact of flooding, causing heavy casualties in the downstream city of Derna.
Data from the International Organization for Migration on the 18th local time shows that more than 40,000 people have been displaced by flooding in northeastern Libya, and the actual number could be higher. In addition, land mines and other munitions left over from years of conflict in Libya have been displaced by flooding, posing potential risks to the victims. (Produced by Liu Yinghan)
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