THE AFTERMATH OF FLOOD CRISES- DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK IN SINDH

The Aftermath of Flood Crises- Diphtheria Outbreak in Sindh

The recent floods in Pakistan have not only resulted in greater than 1290 deaths and 12500 flood-related injuries but also thousands of cases of communicable and non-communicable Hand Strap diseases [1].One of the worrisome outbreaks is that of diphtheria; which in August-September 2022 resulted in 39 confirmed cases and 10 deaths in Sindh [2].Cory

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