Flood-hit regions of Balochistan face another calamity as viral diseases grip the province as over 5059 cases have been registered in the last 24 hours, ARY News reported citing sources.
According to sources 297 Health Units have been damaged in Balochistan due to floods and heavy rainfall. Sources have said that viral diseases have broken out in flood-affected areas of the province as 5059 cases have been registered in the last 24 hours.
According to details, 713 cases of diarrhea, 951 cases related to respiratory issues, 231 malaria cases, 945 cases of skin infections, and one snake bite case, while 2218 other viral disease cases were reported in the province in the last 24 hours.
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Government statistics show that there are 734609 pregnant women or breastfeeding women, and 77392 children under 5 years of age in Balochistan currently. The mentioned population is the most vulnerable to viral diseases.
The death toll from flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Balochistan has jumped to 270, with three more casualties reported in the last 24 hours, ARY News reported on Saturday, quoting official statistics.
According to the statistics issued by Provincial Disaster Management Authority on September 10, another three people lost their lives in flood-related incidents across Balochistan, taking the death toll to 270.
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