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Widespread flooding across Pakistan has caused large-scale destruction, with at least 120 health facilities reported damaged nationwide, severely hampering medical services in the affected areas.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), torrential rains and subsequent floods have not only displaced thousands of families but also disrupted access to essential healthcare. Dozens of hospitals, rural health centers, and basic health units (BHUs) have either been submerged or partially damaged, forcing patients to seek treatment in temporary relief camps.
Health officials confirmed that the worst-hit provinces include Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where several district hospitals have reported shortages of medicines, medical equipment, and staff. Emergency medical teams are now working in makeshift facilities to provide urgent care to flood victims.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and local NGOs have warned of the rising risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and dengue due to contaminated water and overcrowded shelters. Vaccination drives and mobile medical units have been launched to minimize outbreaks.
The federal government has appealed for international support to restore damaged health infrastructure, provide medicines, and strengthen rescue and relief efforts. Officials said rebuilding healthcare services in flood-affected districts will be a “long and challenging process.”
Citizens have been urged to follow health advisories, avoid stagnant floodwaters, and immediately report any outbreak of infectious diseases to local authorities.
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