Over $81m needed to respond to health crisis in Pakistan’s flood-hit areas: WHO
The humanitarian agencies face an uphill battle to tackle this situation.


World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that health risks are increasing in flood-affected areas of Pakistan, as around eight million people need essential health assistance.
The WHO Regional Emergency Director Dr Richard Brennan said public health risks are increasing, driven by damaged infrastructure, stagnant water and inadequate sanitation facilities.
He said enormous volumes of persistent flood waters have provided breeding sites for mosquitos, resulting in an ongoing malaria outbreak in 32 districts of the country.
Dr Brennan said the humanitarian agencies face an uphill battle to tackle this situation.
He said more than 81.5 million dollars are needed to respond to the health crisis in flood-affected areas of Pakistan to ensure coordinated delivery of essential healthcare services, efficient management of severe acute malnutrition, and stronger outbreak detection, and control.

Govt surges prices of petroleum products
- 2 hours ago

Torrential rain in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
- 2 hours ago

Austria could be a turning point for Norris' F1 title charge
- 4 hours ago

A nasal spray company wants to make it harder for the FTC to police health claims
- 5 hours ago

What we're hearing in the transfer window: Liverpool turn to Hato; Arsenal to make moves?
- 4 hours ago

Angels' Washington to miss remainder of season
- 4 hours ago

Dominant on the pitch and in the stands, Palmeiras upend Brazil rivals Botafogo for CWC quarters berth
- 4 hours ago

Is Jake Paul ready for a world title fight? Who is his best option?
- 4 hours ago

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo would feel right at home on your GBA
- 5 hours ago

Petrol, diesel prices increase in Emirates too
- an hour ago

Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka favored at Wimbledon
- 4 hours ago

Logitech says all its webcams work with Nintendo Switch 2 — save one
- 5 hours ago