Waterborne diseases remain a risk two years after Pakistan floods
Pakistan -- one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world -- will push rich polluting countries at COP29 to honour earlier pledges on climate finance. Millions are still struggling for full recovery, after floods two years ago left a third of the country under water. Health experts said the spread of waterborne diseases has been challenging and could trigger a public health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, Pakistan saw a huge spike in malaria cases after the devastation, from 400,000 in 2021 to over 1.6 million in 2022. Hira Mustafa travelled to Southern Sindh, one of the hardest-hit regions.
Pakistan -- one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world -- will push rich polluting countries at COP29 to honour earlier pledges on climate finance. Millions are still struggling for full recovery, after floods two years ago left a third of the country under water. Health experts said the spread of waterborne diseases has been challenging and could trigger a public health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, Pakistan saw a huge spike in malaria cases after the devastation, from 400,000 in 2021 to over 1.6 million in 2022. Hira Mustafa travelled to Southern Sindh, one of the hardest-hit regions.
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