Dear jay, Monsoon floods in Pakistan have left millions of survivors desperately in need of essentials like clean water, food, shelter and medical care. Floodwaters have surged through communities, destroying mud homes, crops and livelihoods. And waterborne diseases pose great risk to their well-being. Roughly 20 million people have been impacted – about 1 in every 9 people in Pakistan. Can you help? Donate Now to Provide Life-saving Assistance.
(Photo: Children in a flood-affected area of Balochistan Province) Areas in both Balochistan and Swat, two regions where the American Refugee Committee operates, were devastated. Jill, our Emergency Response Team Leader, continues to keep us informed of the situation on the ground: Though much of the initial floodwaters are starting to recede, there is a looming public health crisis. Stagnant, contaminated water is everywhere. In Sibi, one clinic is seeing a rise in malaria…about five new cases per day. Acute diarrhea is on the rise. Skin and eye infections are also increasing – people wade in contaminated water and mud, and small lacerations quickly get infected. In Swat, we are still operating health clinics as well as establishing medical camps where the need is great. In heavy rains, people don’t come to the facilities, so our medical teams are setting up where the people are gathered. The major request we are hearing is for food and clean water. People are unable to access food – availability is low, and market prices have risen dramatically in the aftermath of the destruction of crops and stores. Water systems are down. In this hot weather, people are so desperate that they are drinking contaminated water. ARC health teams are delivering milk and clean water, especially to children. Price inflation is making simple necessities out of reach. For example, a large bag of flour that once sold for 400 rupees is now more than 4,500 rupees…not realistic for most families. Shelter remains an ongoing need. Mud homes were destroyed, and communities are living in the open air or are squeezed together in schools or government buildings. - Jill By working with authorities and other partners, Jill and the team have provided essential lifesaving medicines and treatment, as well as preventive supplies like clean delivery kits and mosquito nets. Fortunately all seven of our health units are now operational, and staff members have been assisting survivors. Relief can’t come soon enough. Your support can truly help save lives…and provide vital assistance to survivors in desperate need. Please make a donation now. Every little bit helps. Sincerely, -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth
President, American Refugee Committee
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