LAHORE (Kashmir English): Epidemic diseases as dengue, diarrhea, malaria, and skin infections, are spreading rapidly in Punjab’s flood-hit areas, local media reported quoting the provincial health authorities.
Major parts of Punjab are reeling under heavy floodwater due to the sudden discharge of water into Sutlej and Ravi rivers by India.
9,000 cases of infectious diseases in Lahore alone
According to health officials, more than 9,000 cases of various infectious diseases have been reported in Lahore alone until Saturday.
Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir confirmed that medical camps have been established across Punjab to provide treatment and preventive care in the affected areas.
Keeping in view the precarious situation, Health and Population Department teams are on 24/7 alert to deal with the escalating health emergency.
