LAHORE – The number of patients in Punjab’s flood-affected areas has surged sharply, with health officials warning of further increases in coming days.
In the past 24 hours alone, more than 33,000 people sought medical attention, adding to a total of 755,000 patients since the floods began. Authorities say the rise in illnesses is linked to contaminated water, poor sanitation, and harsh living conditions in affected areas.
According to the Punjab Health Department, recent cases include 5,000 people with respiratory problems, 4,300 with fever, and 4,000 suffering from skin allergies. Additionally, 700 patients were treated for eye infections, while 1,900 reported diarrhoea. Officials also confirmed five snake bite cases and 20 dog bite cases during the same period.
The cumulative patient count in flood-hit areas has now reached 755,000. Health authorities are concerned that medical facilities may be overwhelmed as waterborne and vector-borne diseases continue to spread rapidly.
To tackle the crisis, the Punjab Health Department has established 405 fixed medical camps in the affected regions. These camps are staffed with doctors, paramedics, and volunteers who provide treatment for both minor and severe cases. So far, 279,000 patients have received medical care at these centers.
Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and follow health precautions, including drinking clean water, avoiding floodwater, and seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms appear. They also stressed the importance of vaccination and mosquito control to prevent further outbreaks.
The provincial government continues to coordinate relief efforts with national agencies and local authorities to ensure timely medical aid reaches all flood-affected communities in Punjab.
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