People Affected
- Over 1632 injured
- 231 deaths
- 2,542 houses damaged
(source: NDMA)
Major Health Risks
Waterborne diseases (diarrhoea dysentery, hepatitis A&E)
Acute respiratory infections
Vaccine-preventable diseases (measles, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus)
Post-traumatic stress disorders
Wound infections and injuries
Malaria, dengue, leishmaniasis, scabies
Complications as a result of discontinuation of medicines for chronic disease like hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis
Immunization coverage
WHO Response
WHO Pakistan is liaising with the health authorities and monitoring the situation on the ground
Provincial Health cluster is active in KP
Diarrhoeal disease kits are under clearance while inter-agency emergency health kits, trauma kit A, trauma kit B, major trauma bags, Amoxicillin syrup, anti-snake venom and tent dome will be provided from WHO’s existing stocks upon needs identification from the health authorities