Spokesman Report<\/p>\n
Islamabad: The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Government of Pakistan, provincial authorities, and partners at a National Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference in Islamabad to strengthen long-term readiness for climate-driven floods and other hazards.<\/p>\n
Under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, the conference focused on short- and long-term preparedness, health sector coordination, timely data sharing, resource optimization, and uninterrupted essential health services for the most vulnerable. The health sector is now ready to activate the *Monsoon and Flood Contingency Plan 2026* to assist *1.8 million people* in high-risk areas this year.<\/p>\n
The event was organized by the Ministry and supported by WHO, UNFPA, IOM, UNICEF, IRC, and Save the Children.<\/p>\n
Federal Minister of State for Health Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath noted Pakistan\u2019s high vulnerability, with an estimated *60 million people* affected by climate-related hazards along the Indus River belt. The World Risk Report 2024 ranks Pakistan among the 10 most climate-vulnerable countries, while the Global Climate Index 2026 places it among the 15 most affected by extreme weather from 1995\u20132024.<\/p>\n
WHO Pakistan Representative Dr. Luo Dapeng emphasized that investing in preparedness and science-based emergency response saves lives and is more cost-effective than late interventions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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