Floods Wreck Pakistan’s Healthcare Infrastructure, Over 100 Facilities Damaged
Islamabad: Pakistan’s healthcare system has taken a severe hit as recent floods wreak havoc across the country, sources said on Tuesday.
A federal government report reveals that more than 100 health centers have been affected, with 104 facilities damaged in total. Of these, 7 were destroyed while 97 suffered partial damage.
The hardest-hit regions include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, three health centers were completely wiped out, while Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan each lost two centers entirely.
Floodwaters also damaged dozens of other facilities: 25 in Sindh, 12 in Punjab, and 7 in Gilgit-Baltistan, with two of the latter rendered non-functional.
Authorities say 97 partially damaged centers have already been restored, allowing basic medical services to continue. However, areas where entire facilities were destroyed are still facing major challenges.
The floods also devastated the homes of lady health workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 60 residences affected—32 destroyed and 28 partially damaged—further hampering community healthcare services.
Officials emphasize that rebuilding destroyed health infrastructure is critical, as many regions continue to struggle with limited access to medical care.
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