On 10, September 2023, Storm Daniel hit northeastern Libya with, causing unprecedented floods that destroyed huge portions of entire cities and led to the collapse of two dams in Derna, the Jaza dam between Derna and Benghazi and the Qattara dam near Benghazi. According to the World Humanitarian Organization WHO, the floods have left approximately 3,958 people dead and more than 9,000 are still missing. These figures are expected to rise as search and rescue crews work tirelessly to find survivors.
According to the International Organization for Migration, more than 40,000 people have been displaced across northeastern Libya.
Derna is the most affected location by the storm that led to severe destruction of buildings, housing, hospitals, schools and infrastructure. Water is threatened to be polluted and people (particularly children and elderly) are at risk of diseases like cholera, diarrhoea and dehydration.
UOSSM plans to provide immediate life-saving assistance to the most affected people by the storm through humanitarian interventions that prioritize shelter, health, food, wash, sanitation, NFIs
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Mobile Clinics
Health Facilities
Food Items and Drinking Water
Wash and Hygiene Kits
Major Surgeries
Blood Units
Dialysis Sessions
Minor Surgeries
Diagnostic Investigations
Admissions
Ambulance Services
Shelters and NFIs
We will respond to the recent floods in Libya to continue the provision of:
Survivors who escaped their destroyed homes to other far communities struggle for a shelter and NFIs including blankets, mattresses and kitchen kits.
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Food items including food, drinking water, children milk and dietary supplements, can provide immediate relief to affected-people.
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These kits typically contain essential hygiene items that can help promote cleanliness and prevent the spread of disease.
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Many people need major or minor surgeries and emergency health support, first aid kits, medical supplies, surgical equipment, antibiotics and chronic diseases medication, vaccines, and sterilization materials, in addition to the urgent need for establishing and operating mobile clinics.
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The mental health and psychosocial support needs of the affected population will intensify due to the significant distress and socio-economic effects of the protracted humanitarian and protection situation, with vulnerable groups being disproportionately impacted by health threats and barriers to accessing health care.
Donate NowUOSSM (Union des Organisations de Secours et Soins Médicaux) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides medical aid and healthcare services to those affected by crises in Syria and other countries. UOSSM was established in 2012 in France, Paris.
The organization provides quality health services by operating medical facilities and emergency medical care, including trauma care and surgery. Its primary operations are in areas affected in Syria. UOSSM supports primary healthcare, mental health, and maternal and child health services. In addition, UOSSM conducts medical training programs and advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the medical needs of the Syrian people.
UOSSM has executed projects in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Yamen, and Mozambique. Through the UOSSM union and offices worldwide, including the USA, Canada, France, England, and Swiss, the organization has received support from various international organizations, including the United Nations, the World Health Organization, GIZ, and the European Union.
In the Syrian Mission, in parallel and in addition to the emergency response to the floods, regular activities and ordinary health services still occur. In fact, during 2022, UOSSM’s operated facilities provided nearly 1.5 M services (1,436,046 services)
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