When floodwaters recede, health crisis begins – Physicians warn
Beyond the visible destruction lies a looming public health emergency as contaminated water, poor sanitation, blocked drainage systems and climate change create ideal conditions for outbreaks of cholera, typhoid fever, malaria and other infectious diseases.
Beyond awareness campaigns, he urged authorities to quickly clear blocked drainage channels, repair damaged water infrastructure and strengthen water treatment where flooding may have contaminated public supplies.
It demands year-round investment in drainage infrastructure, enforcement of environmental and building regulations, improved access to safe water, stronger disease surveillance, well-equipped health facilities and sustained public education.
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