Punjab Chief Minister Launches 'Clinics-on-Boats' Service for Flood Victims

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Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, has launched an extensive relief effort to address the medical needs of those affected by the recent floods. The 'Clinics-on-Boats' service has been established in flood-hit areas, providing medical treatment facilities to flood-affected individuals, with a particular focus on women and children. The initiative includes the establishment of 968 clinics-on-wheels and medical relief camps, where pregnant women, children, and those suffering from insect bites, skin infections, cholera, malaria, and stomach diseases can receive treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • 968 clinics-on-wheels and medical relief camps have been established in flood-affected areas to provide medical treatment facilities to flood-affected individuals.
  • The clinics are equipped with multivitamins, sanitary kits, and other essential items for women, as well as ambulances for pregnant women to be transported to hospitals.
  • Specialist doctors are visiting daily for the treatment of children, and routine vaccination of newborns is being conducted in flood relief camps.
  • The initiative includes the treatment of cholera, malaria, and stomach diseases in flood relief camps, with sufficient quantities of ORS, antibiotics, and other essential medicines available.
  • Children suffering from malnutrition are also being screened and treated in flood relief camps.
  • Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has vowed to rehabilitate flood victims, review the water situation, and support them in rebuilding their homes.
  • A total of 4891 villages have been affected by the floods in Lahore, with 36658 people and 13621 cattle evacuated and shifted to safe places.
  • 07 Flood Relief Camps, 17 Medical Relief Camps, and 9 Livestock Relief Camps have been established in Lahore.

Statistics:

  • 968 clinics-on-wheels and medical relief camps have been established in flood-affected areas.
  • 4891 villages have been affected by the floods in Lahore.
  • 36658 people and 13621 cattle have been evacuated and shifted to safe places in Lahore.
  • 3000 flood victims are currently residing in Government Girls High School Chung.
  • 100% of flood relief camps in Lahore are equipped with dust bins and WASA staff for cleaning.

Sources:

  • Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif
  • Government of Punjab Officials, including Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Lahore