ISLAMABAD
\nHealth experts have warned that Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to cholera outbreaks, particularly in the wake of natural disasters such as recent floods and during humanitarian crises.
\nChild Specialist Dr Matiullah, speaking to media, said that the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are maintaining close surveillance of waterborne diseases, including acute diarrhea and cholera, while delivering medical supplies to high-risk communities.
\nCholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingesting contaminated food or water. It can kill within hours if left untreated. Experts note that the disease spreads rapidly in areas where water and sanitation systems have been damaged a common occurrence during floods, earthquakes, and conflicts. \u201cPakistan, with its history of devastating floods and displacement crises, remains particularly exposed,\u201d Dr Matiullah cautioned.
\n\u201cAfter a disaster, when people are forced into overcrowded camps with limited access to clean water, the risk of cholera spreading multiplies,\u201d a WHO official explained.
\n\u201cThe disease does not just threaten lives; it also overwhelms already fragile health systems.\u201d
\nThe Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement emphasized that prevention is as crucial as treatment. Emergency response teams are distributing water purification tablets, oral rehydration solutions and essential medicines, while also conducting awareness campaigns to help communities protect themselves. \u2014 DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Health experts have warned that Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to cholera outbreaks, particularly in the wake of natural disasters such as recent floods and during humanitarian crises. Child Specialist Dr Matiullah, speaking to media, said that the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are maintaining close surveillance […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-500503","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n