Gates Foundation pledges $1 million aid for Pakistan’s flood victims

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced $1 million in humanitarian assistance for flood-affected communities in Pakistan.

According to details, the aid will be channeled through the World Health Organization (WHO) to support 465,000 people across 33 districts in all four provinces.

The assistance will primarily focus on providing emergency healthcare services to the affected population.

WHO Representative in Pakistan, Dr. Dapeng Luo, expressed gratitude to the Gates Foundation for the timely support, stressing that the aid will play a crucial role in saving lives and ensuring essential health coverage for vulnerable communities.

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During his visit to flood-hit regions, Dr. Luo highlighted that climate change has intensified the monsoon season, accelerating the frequency of natural disasters.

He asserted that better preparedness and rapid response mechanisms are critical to safeguarding public health.

WHO further reported that between June 26 and August 27, Pakistan has recorded 802 deaths, 1,088 injuries, and the loss of 5,584 livestock due to flooding. Since June, WHO has already provided