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PPHI and Sindh Health Department Provide Medical Aid to Flood Victims

Thousands of flood victims in Sindh have been treated in medical camps run by PPHI Sindh in collaboration with the Health Department. 977 camps have been established, providing medical assistance to 66,761 patients.

These patients include 13,053 children. Common illnesses include 19,285 cases of flu, 5,649 diarrhea, 5,225 malaria, 17,328 skin diseases, and 2,434 eye infections.

Reproductive health services were also provided, with 300 individuals receiving family planning counseling, 373 women receiving antenatal care, and 119 women receiving postnatal care. Nine normal childbirths were also recorded. Medical teams conducted 6,438 laboratory tests.

On September 16, 4,716 patients were treated in 65 camps, including 855 children. Reported illnesses include 1,176 cases of flu, 279 diarrhea, 327 malaria, 1,195 skin diseases, and 190 eye infections. Eight dog bites and five snake bites were also treated. On this day, 25 individuals received family planning services, 15 women received antenatal care, one woman received postnatal care, and 607 lab tests were conducted. No deaths were reported.

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