In response to growing concerns over the safety of drinking water in the flood-hit city of Derna, Libyan authorities have initiated a vaccination campaign against waterborne diseases. This action comes after at least 150 individuals reportedly suffered from diarrhoea, believed to be caused by consuming contaminated water in Derna.

The head of Libya’s centre for combating diseases has confirmed the alarming surge in diarrhoea cases linked to the consumption of potentially tainted water. In light of this, residents have been urgently advised to exclusively consume bottled water, which is being transported to the city as part of ongoing relief efforts.

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