Rise in skin diseases, as the torrential flood water recedes is a state
of humanitarian emergency
- Syed Usman Ali
, - Noor Zehra Shabbir
, - Urooj Ali,
- Anousha Abbasi
Abstract
Pakistan is experiencing its worst humanitarian crisis due to widespread
flooding. Our study explains the different kinds of skin diseases which
are spreading due to contaminated floodwater and the need for immediate
control measures, which are essential for survival in these catastrophic
crises. The public authorities should look into this matter seriously.
The development of dams is an ideal way to overcome the detrimental
effects of flooding in the future. Public authorities should provide
financial assistance and resources during the monsoon seasons and
beyond. An increase in networking at the public level can help mitigate
floods and the loss of irreplaceable lives. Timely implementation of
preventive measures should be done which can minimize the transmission
of diseases, especially in areas that are more prone to flooding. Usage
of environment control, personal protective equipment should be
emphasized.Crowded places with infectious individuals must be avoided.
Awareness programs, education, and personal hygiene of the community
should be prioritized. This would help reduce the spread of diseases
arising from stagnant floodwater and control the situation to some
extent.