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Libya’s Derna Opens New Rehab Centre

Libya’s Derna Opens New Rehab Centre

A new state-of-the-art Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre has officially opened in the city of Derna, as part of efforts led by the Libya Reconstruction and Development Fund to restore vital health services in areas affected by recent crises. The centre, inaugurated on Monday, aims to deliver comprehensive rehabilitative and physiotherapy services to patients, particularly those impacted by the devastating events that struck Derna. It of…Read Article

Libyan Parliament Speaker Inaugurates Major Development Projects in Derna

Libyan Parliament Speaker Inaugurates Major Development Projects in Derna

Libyan Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aqeela Saleh, has officially inaugurated several major development projects in Derna, completed by the Fund for the Development and Reconstruction of Libya, in accordance with international standards. The ceremony was attended by Second Deputy Speaker Misbah Douma, members of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister of the Libyan Government-designate Osama Hammad, Director-General of the Develo…Read Article

Explosion at Power Unit Sparks Fire & Blackout in Libya’s Derna

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Explosion at Power Unit Sparks Fire & Blackout in Libya’s Derna

An explosion at a temporary electrical unit in Derna, eastern Libya, caused a fire and significant power outages across several key areas of the city on Thursday, June 19, 2025. According to the Electricity Distribution Authority in Derna, the blast occurred in a high-voltage ring unit at the “Milad Badr” station, located near the city’s port. The explosion led to a major fire that severely damaged cables and electrical equipment. As a result, p…Read Article

Direct Relief Medical Oxygen Projects Completed in Libya and Colombia

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, hospitals around the world quickly realized they were hugely lacking in a seemingly simple treatment: oxygen, which plays a critical role in treating conditions like pneumonia, childbirth complications, surgical emergencies, and infectious diseases. As more and more people struggled to breathe, it became clear that having reliable access to quality medical oxygen often meant the difference between life and…Pandemic · Derna Read Article

RealLifeLore — The Deadliest Dam Collapse in Human History

The collapses of two dams guarding the Libyan city of Derna in September of 2023 could've been the deadliest dam collapse disaster in human history. Here's what happened.Derna · Derna Read Article

Libyan Pilgrims from Tobruk & Derna Arrive in Mecca

The General Authority for Hajj and Umrah Affairs in Libya announced on Thursday the safe arrival of the 11th group of Libyan pilgrims—this time including delegations from the eastern cities of Tobruk and Derna—to their residence in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. In a statement published via its official Facebook page, the Authority confirmed that the group has reached its designated accommodation and begun preparations for the Hajj rituals. Upon arrival, …Derna · Derna Read Article

Derna Hosts Crisis Response Workshop with ICESCO

Derna University has launched a four-day national training workshop focused on crisis and disaster response, in collaboration with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). The workshop, titled “Training Specialists in Psychology and Sociology on Crisis and Disaster Response – Derna as a Model,” began today at the university’s General Administration Building. Organised in partnership with the Libyan National C…Derna · Derna Read Article

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