Over 100 health workers died in Libya after the floods last month, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
They are part of the 4,000 people who have been officially declared dead until now. Additionally, over 8,500 people are still not found.
The deaths of these 101 doctors, nurses, and paramedics affects not just their families and loved ones, but also the whole community. The health sector in eastern Libya and beyond will face a significant impact. This was stated by Dr Ahmed Zouiten, WHO Representative in Libya, as a tribute to the health workers.
The disaster occurred when two dams, which were not well taken care of during years of conflict, broke because of heavy rainfall from Storm Daniel.
Whole neighborhoods vanished underwater when the water reached eastern Libya, especially the city of Derna, which was heavily affected.
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