PAK can buy mosquito nets from India: 71 lakh needed in 26 districts; Risk of 3 deadly diseases after flood
The floods in Pakistan have stopped, but the diseases spreading after it are also proving to be fatal. So far 1600 people have died due to floods and diseases. People are also dying from malaria, diarrhea and skin infections. Now the government of Pakistan is considering buying mosquito nets from India to prevent malaria. About 71 lakh mosquito nets are needed in 26 districts. According to Pakistani journalist Ghulam Abbas Shah, the Health Ministry has sought approval from the government to import mosquito nets for the prevention of malaria. After the flood, people are troubled by malaria, diarrhea and skin infections. 324 people have died due to diarrhea. More than two lakh people have been infected with malaria in the last two months in flood-hit Sindh and Balochistan provinces. Flood victims in Pakistan have complained of being forced to drink dirty water and cook food. Officials say that if help is not received from other countr...