Libyan GNU contracts US-based NGO for psychological care for people affected by floods
The Government of National Unity (GNU) has announced the signing of an agreement with the International Medical Corps, a non-profit humanitarian organization based in California, to provide psychological and social support to those affected by the floods that swept the eastern region of the country.
A statement issued by the GNU said that the agreement was signed by the Director General of the Citizen Service Center, and Deputy Director General of the National Center for Disease Control, with the Director of the International Medical Corps branch in Libya.
Al-Huweij announces housing initiative for surviving families in floods-ravaged areas
The Minister of Economy and Trade Mohammed Al-Huweij launched Tuesday an initiative to house families who survived the floods that swept away parts of the city of Derna and its surrounding areas on September 10 and 11, directing the opening of a bank account for the initiative.
Abu Salim gets import win against Ugandan KCCA FC
Abu Salim team bagged an important win against Ugandan KCCA FC 3-1 in the first leg of the round of 32 of the CAF African Confederation Cup in Tunisia on Sunday.
Abu Salim scored two goals within seven minutes of the first half of the match, as Al-Muatasem Bushnaf opened the score in the 26th minute, and seven minutes later Abdel Moneim Okasha scored the second. Afterwards, Hossam Al-Abani made it 3-0 at the start of the second half, before KCCA FC reduced the deficit in the 75th minute.
Libya among countries with highest water intake
Libya has the highest rate of water consumption in the Arab region and the world, estimated at 2,392 litres per capita per day, a recent UN publication reveals.
According to the bulletin, Libya consumes more than 80% of its renewable water resources despite being one of the most threatened countries in the world by water stress.
"Libya uses three times the average per capita consumption in the Arab world," the circular states.
Education Ministry says operating budget for schools has reached 85 million dinars
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, Masouda Al-Aswad, said that the operating budget of educational institutions for the new academic year amounted to about 85 million dinars.
Masouda told the government's media platform Hakomitna that the distribution was according to the number of students in each area, indicating that 80% of the schools fulfilled the data and were ready to spend their budget, and that the schools located in 45 areas out of 90 had bank accounts that received their checks.
Authorities detect "numerous medical violations" in Sabha
The Food and Drug Control Centre has reported numerous medical violations at several health facilities in Sabha, south of Libya.
The surveillance team found that expired medicines were being stocked within health facilities. Additionally, the Sabha Educational Centre for Fertility and Assisted Reproduction was found to have breached medical standards, as well as a newly established health centre.
Legal procedures have already been initiated against the violators, who have been notified of the technical violations, the centre confirmed.
Dr. Mohamed Al-Mashay and the GECOL Blue Army: A Self-Reliant Force in Libya's Time of Crisis
In an era where crisis response often relies on external aid, Dr. Mohamed Al-Mashay and the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), known as the "Blue Army," are setting a new standard for self-reliance and efficiency. This article shines a spotlight on Dr. Mohamed Al-Mashay's leadership and the tireless efforts of the Blue Army, particularly in the eastern city of Derna, which has been devastated by conflict and natural disasters.
The Crisis: Unprecedented Flooding in Eastern Libya
Russian rescue team ends mission in flood-hit areas
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