The ministry of health of east-based interim government has rung alarm bells over the high incidents of death and poisoning that occurred from the use of fake black henna, warning of the dangerous chemical substances are being used in this product.
The parallel Libyan News Agency reported that Marj Hospital received during February and March six cases in critical conditions as a result of using the black henna.
The ministry pointed out that during the past years and until the beginning of March, the number of deaths due to using henna product has increased to 59 cases, in addition to 149 others in a state of intoxication and skin irritation, according to hospital statistics in a number of municipalities in the eastern region.
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