July 11, 2024 (AL KUFRA) – The influx of Sudanese refugees fleeing to Libya has prompted warnings of a humanitarian disaster, if aid is not urgently provided. In Al Kufra, a sparsely populated border region that is predominantly desert, it is estimated that the total number of Sudanese refugees is more than 45,000. A report Sudan Tribune obtained says a team from the International Medical Corps (IMC) has reportedly been conducting health consultations at seven out of the identified 11 camp-like settings where internally displaced persons are staying, and plans to support the remaining camps throughout the rest of this month. The camps, according to IMC, received approximately 800 new arrivals per day. Among the refugees, needs for health and mental health services, food, shelter, household goods for the homeless, and logistical support are urgently required. Working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, IMC team continued to deliver emergency and primary healthcare consultations to the Sudanese population, managing up to 80 consultations daily. Since their deployment, the team has reportedly conducted 1,046 consultations across all of the identified locations. The team is distributing essential medications to patients at identified locations, especially to those with chronic conditions such as diabetes …

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