WHO has published a statement on Libya: civil unrest. Excerpt:
The Ministry of Health in Libya reports, through WHO couple of days ago that at least 290 people have died since the unrest started.
The total numbers of injured are unknown, but 1000 are reported to be wounded in Benghazi alone. Basic necessities such as food and fuel are reportedly in short supply, and there is a severe shortage of surgical consumables and blood transfusion bags.
WHO is preparing for the possibility of a worsening humanitarian crisis. The Regional Director has taken up negotiations with the Egyptian authorities for a humanitarian health corridor at the Saloum border in Egypt.
Staff from WHO's Regional Office in Cairo joined by Egypt WHO Country Office team are participating in an inter-agency assessment mission that is evaluating the situation in Saloum.
