Pakistan flash floods update: 23 September 2011 Health intervention

Muslim Aid Pakistan have started health intervention in Sanghar district in Sindh province. Muslim Aid’s inflatable hospital which has been treating those affcetd by the floods, consists of qualified doctors and paramedical staff. Muslim Aid Pakistan has also distributed non-food items to those affected by the floods in Pir Ali Shah Village, in Badin.

Pakistan flash floods update: 21 September 2011

An estimated 2 million people in Pakistan are suffering from flood related diseases. Cases of malaria and diarrhoea are rising, especially amongst children. There is an urgent need of food, clean water and shelter as people flee from their homes.

Muslim Aid Pakistan has been distributing shelter kits, mosquito nets, kitchen utensils and food packs. Measures are also being taken to provide temporary settlements with essential healthcare and sanitation, preventing the further spread of disease.

Despite the difficulties in reaching the beneficiaries, due to the remote distances and adverse conditions, Muslim Aid Pakistan has already distributed relief items to over 3000 beneficiaries. The distribution has taken place in different villages across Badin.

Muslim Aid Pakistan has also met with Deputy Director General Health and World Health Organization (WHO) Sindh, Oxfam, District Coordination Officer and UN Agencies to share its plan for future intervention in Badin, Mirpur Khas and Sanghar.

Muslim Aid distribution in Badin, Pakistan

Emergency Appeal

Muslim Aid has launched an emergency appeal to help the victims of the recent flash floods in Pakistan, which is still recovering from last year's devastating deluge. After heavy monsoon rains in August which are still continuing, up to 5.2 million people have been affected by floods in 22 districts in Sindh. Flood waters over roads and bridges have cut off public transport and relief workers' access to affected villages. Flood waters have also destroyed rice, cotton, sugar cane, onion and potato crops in many districts causing a major loss in the livelihoods of hundreds and thousands of families.

Muslim Aid Pakistan has strengthened its staff presence in Sindh and is responding to the emergency. So far Muslim Aid has distributed tents, food packs and non-food items to the affected people to cover urgent emergency needs. A temporary field hospital is also being set up in Makli in Thatta district where IDPs are expected to come in large numbers. Muslim Aid is also taking steps to provide mosquito nets, clean water and emergency healthcare through coordinated intervention with other NGOs in water/sanitation and health clusters. These services will be provided by Muslim Aid Pakistan in partnership with World Vision and CARE International. Initially, Muslim Aid is focusing its efforts in Sanghar, Badin and Dadu where the impact of the flood is most severe.

A Spokesperson for Muslim Aid said, “The humanitarian crisis in Sindh caused by the flash floods may potentially lead to the catastrophic consequences witnessed in Pakistan last year. The victims of this emergency are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. Immediate response to the flash floods is vital at this stage with thousands of people in need of life-saving assistance due to lack of food, basic medicines, safe drinking water and the loss of livelihoods and homes. We urge the public to contribute generously to the Pakistan Flood Emergency by supporting Muslim Aid's relief effort.”

Muslim Aid Pakistan distributing NFIs among Badin Flood Effecties

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