WHO warns ‘second disaster’ may hit Pakistan as deadly floods wreak havoc in the nation The WHO chief has expressed concern regarding the situation in Pakistan following sever floods attributed to torrential monsoon rains that claimed 14,000+ lives The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General expressed deep concern on Saturday regarding the possibility of the spread of diseases that could prove to be deadly in the aftermath of severe floods that were triggered by torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan. The WHO Chief, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “I am deeply concerned…
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Pakistan appealed Saturday to the international community for an “immense humanitarian response” to unprecedented flooding that has left at least 1,265 people
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A Pakistani court on Thursday extended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s protection from arrest until September 12, his lawyer said.
Read MoreWHO sounds alarm on Pakistan; warns of major outbreaks of disease after floods wreak havoc
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned about the risk of additional spread of malaria, dengue fever, as well as other water and vector-borne diseases
Read MorePakistan FM says ‘no decision yet’ over trade resumption with India as floods wreak havoc
Amid floods in Pakistan, FM Bilawal Bhutto said that they are still evaluating the flood relief plan & have not decided on the resumption of trade with India.
Read MorePakistan floods leave wrecked lives, half million in camps
Nearly a half million people crowded into camps after losing their homes in widespread flooding.
Read MorePakistan flood: Death toll from floods near 1,100 as international aid trickles in
At least 1,136 have been killed due to floods and another 1,634 injured, according to the latest data issued by the National Disaster Management Authority.
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