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Public Health and Health System's Responsiveness During the 2022 Floods in Pakistan: What Needs to Be Done?

Muhammad Ahmed AbdullahBabar Tasneem ShaikhAmeer SikanderBalaj Sarwar
Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2024)
Pakistan is famous for its philanthropy; however, lack of transparency and accountability, the actual benefits seldom reach the beneficiaries. Such climatic disasters necessitate a more holistic approach and a greater responsiveness of the health system. In addition to health services, the state must respond to financial, social, and infrastructural needs of the people suffering from the calamity.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • tertiary care
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