Categories
NEWS

People suffer waterborne diseases in inundated areas

The flood-affected areas have faced various waterborne diseases, including acute diarrhea, skin ailments, and cholera.

After receiving reports of disease outbreaks among flood victims, Vice Chancellor Professor Amjad Siraj Memon visited the JSMU medical camp in Masur Ji Wah Tehsil in Moro, Sindh, to personally examine the patients and provide free medical checkups. He also reviewed measures to restore lives in flood-affected areas by providing free medicines, food supplies, and clean drinking water.

Accompanied by Vice-Chancellor Professor Amjad Siraj Memon were experts in tackling emergency diseases, Dr. Masood Dahiri, Dr. Waris Jakhrani, Dr. Omair, Skin Specialist Dr. Imad Kirmani, and Dr. Umeer conducted medical checkups for the flood victims.

Read more: More than 5000 DNA & Serology analysis cases done at SFDL

Avatar photo

By Arshad Yousafzai

Arshad Yousafzai is a Karachi-based journalist covering Education and Human Rights. He can be reached on Twitter @Arshadyousafzay

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *