Pakistan To Purchase 6.2 Million Mosquito Nets From India Amid Rising Malaria Cases: Report
NDTV
Pakistan's health ministry on Tuesday approved the purchase of over 6.2 million mosquito nets from India.
In response to rising malaria cases, flood-ravaged Pakistan will purchase over 6.2 million mosquito nets from India, according to report by Pakistani news outlet Geo TV. Due to the unprecedented floods, the country is scrambling to contain the spread of malaria and other vector-borne diseases.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is using financial resources provided by the Global Fund to acquire the nets for Pakistan, a Geo TV report said.
The WHO officials said they are planning to obtain mosquito nets as early as possible and are hopeful that these will be obtained by next month via the Wagah route, the report said.
Health officials, who are facing difficulties in the treatment of patients, told Geo.tv that malaria is spreading at a rapid pace in 32 flood-affected districts of Pakistan, where thousands of children are infected with the mosquito-borne disease. They said malaria has emerged as a major public health issue in flood-affected areas.
