WaterAid highlights health horrors for women in Pakistan floods
Three months after the devastating floods that submerged one third of Pakistan, WaterAid has reported that women and girls there are struggling with urinary tract infections (UTIs), reproductive issues and other health complications.
Their health is being “battered” by stagnant water, poor sanitation and a lack of access to medical facilities batter their health, according to the charity.
WaterAid said many of the women and girls it had met in the flooded regions fled their homes without any possessions. As a result, they said they had no choice but to resort to tearing their clothes to manage their menstruation. The charity has launched a Pakistan appeal for donations
Speaking on the Water and Gender day of the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Egypt last week, Water Aid called on world leaders to “channel more money towards water, sanitation and hygiene projects so that women and girls who are bearing the brunt of climate change can better cope with its impacts.”
WaterAid said it was was working in Sindh province to help thousands of families affected by the floods and to distribute hygiene kits with antibacterial soap, toothpaste and mosquito repellent. We are disinfecting drinking water, building temporary toilets and supporting women and girls with menstrual hygiene kits.
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