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Although the situation on the ground in some places in Pakistan following the horrendous floods is said to be `stabilizing’, the displacement of huge numbers of people, the damage to their homes and businesses, to the country’s infrastructure, and the impact upon human health cannot be overstated.
One of the big concerns right now is that cases of malaria will soon accelerate as flooding increases mosquito breeding opportunities, adding yet another burden to the victims of this disaster and to the over-taxed relief efforts.
The Ministry of Health estimates that in excess of 2 million cases of this mosquito borne disease could arise over the next 6 months.
The World Health Organization has posted a new 14-page health bulletin (No 18) – along with several other updates - on the Pakistan flood.
A hat tip to Ironorehopper on FluTrackers for posting this link.
20 September 2010 -- As flood waters start receding in some parts of Pakistan, the emergency situation continues in southern Sindh provice. In all, 20 million people have been affected by the catastrophe. WHO, Pakistani authorities and humanitarian health partners have been delivering care to more than 4 million people.
- Health crisis and response continues in southern Sindh - 20 September 2010
- Press release (OCHA) - 6 September 2010
- Latest Health Cluster Bulletin - 20 September 2010
- Latest epidemiological bulletins
- Initial Floods Emergency Response Plan (OCHA)
- Humanitarian health needs and response presentation [pdf 923kb]
Obviously, if you are able to donate to any of the numerous humanitarian agencies pictured below that are involved in the ongoing relief efforts, your generosity would be greatly appreciated.
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