Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – September 16, 2023 – Africa CDC is deeply concerned about the dire humanitarian situation unfolding in Libya in the wake of a devastating natural disaster. On September 10th, northeastern Libya was ravaged by Storm Daniel, a catastrophic event that unleashed torrential rains and flash floods, causing widespread devastation in numerous cities and towns. Of particular concern is the coastal town of Derna, where the death toll has tragically exceeded 11,300 on 16 Sep 2023. Additionally, in the Mediterranean city, more than 10,100 people have been reported missing. Approximately 250,000 individuals require immediate humanitarian aid, and addressing this situation is a prolonged effort aimed at averting potential major epidemics that frequently ensue following such climate-related catastrophes.