Following the devastation wrought by Storm Daniel, hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Libya are mourning the loss of loved ones, homes, possessions and livelihoods. Mental health services were one of the top 3 priorities – along with safe water and primary health care services ­– identified by an interagency assessment team that visited eastern Libya in the early days of the disaster. The need for mental health care is becoming even more acute in the aftermath of the crisis. Dr Ahmed Zouiten, WHO Representative in Libya, said that mental health services are essential. We are working with the authorities to make sure that people can obtain basic mental health support in primary health care facilities and community centres.

Source: Libya Today October 10, 2023 13:39 UTC