Pakistan’s healthcare infrastructure has suffered major damage due to recent floods.
According to a report submitted to the federal government, sources confirm that more than 100 health centers across the country have been affected in the Pakistan floods.
The report states that a total of 104 health facilities sustained damage, with 7 completely destroyed and 97 partially affected.
The worst-hit regions include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 3 health centers were completely destroyed, while 2 each in Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan were also reduced to rubble.
Floods in Sindh damaged 25 facilities, Punjab reported losses to 12 facilities, and Gilgit-Baltistan saw 7 centers affected, including 2 rendered non-functional.
The report highlights that 97 partially damaged centers have already been restored, ensuring continuity of basic medical services. However, challenges remain in areas where entire facilities have collapsed.
