Highlights
- In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, acute diarrhoea (AD) accounted for 3 807 (17%) of the total patient visits in all age groups and is the leading cause of morbidity in the flood affected districts. Acute respiratory tract infections (both upper and lower) were recorded in 3 255 (15%) patient visits. Skin infections were reported in 4 122 (19%) of the patients.
- In Punjab, skin diseases were reported in 6% of total patient visits and were the leading cause of morbidity among affected communities while acute diarrhoea accounted for 6% of patient consultations.
- In Baluchistan, the leading causes of morbidity are diarrhoea, and scabies. In Sindh, Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) was the leading cause of consultations followed by skin infection and acute diarrhoea. Suspected cases treated for malaria are rising as more areas with stagnant waters emerge.
- Rumors of confirmed cholera cases are pouring in. In accordance with Article 9 and 10 of International Health Regulations (2005), WHO has requested the Ministry of Health for a verification of the news item reported in the international media regarding the cholera case from Mingora town of Swat district; and WHO has requested for a notification if any risk assessment has been carried out using the decision instrument and the result, as stipulated in the Annex-2 of IHR (2005).
- Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin) and Malteser International are conducting health interventions in response to reported cases of diarrhoea in Mingora town in Swat District.
- International support has started to build-up through the deployment of medical teams and donations of essential medicines. Indonesia has deployed 5 medical doctors and 10 paramedics in Nowshera. On 15 August, Sri Lanka will send 7 medical doctors, 6 nurses and 2 pharmacists to Sukkur and Jordan will deploy 25 medical doctors and pharmacists in Multan. Hungary, USA and Italy are also sending medical teams to support the humanitarian work in flood affected areas.
-The National Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Network (NHEPRN) of the Federal Ministry of Health is leading the health interventions in all affected districts. All health activities are coordinated with provincial/district departments, WHO (Health Cluster lead), UN agencies, national and international agencies.