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Cholera outbreak in Balochistan amidst flash floods: an impending public health crisis.

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Despite being the largest province in Pakistan due to inadequate and underdeveloped infrastructure, Balochistan has been the worst-inflicted region with biblical floods. Following these disastrous flash floods, a sudden rise… Click to show full abstract

Despite being the largest province in Pakistan due to inadequate and underdeveloped infrastructure, Balochistan has been the worst-inflicted region with biblical floods. Following these disastrous flash floods, a sudden rise in cholera cases was seen in the affected province. To overcome this public health crisis, the authorities must put in place a system to ensure food safety, an adequate supply of clean drinking water, and the provision of proper sanitation facilities for the locals.

Keywords: health crisis; balochistan; public health; cholera; flash floods

Journal Title: International journal of surgery
Year Published: 2023

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