By Rim Taher:Nearly a month after floods hit Derna in eastern Libya, survivors are struggling to overcome the psychological toll, with many grieving the loss — or still without news — of loved ones. More than 4,000 people have been reported dead and thousands more remain missing in eastern Libya, according to authorities. “Some children refuse to drink water for fear of drowning,” he said, after meeting flood survivors in Derna. It says it is working with Libya’s health ministry to establish a mental health unit. International Medical Corps has announced agreements with Libyan authorities to provide medical follow-up and train medical personnel to provide psychological support to residents of Derna.

Source: Libya Today October 07, 2023 00:21 UTC