UNICEF says a year on from Pakistan’s catastrophic floods, millions of children still need support
1 year, 3 months ago

UNICEF says a year on from Pakistan’s catastrophic floods, millions of children still need support

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The United Nations children’s agency on Friday warned that a year on from Pakistan’s devastating floods, an estimated 4 million children continue to need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services as a shortage of funds remains a hurdle in recovery. “This season’s monsoon rains are worsening the already challenging conditions for flood-affected communities, tragically claiming the lives of 87 children across the country,” UNICEF said in a statement. It said more than 1.5 million children still require lifesaving nutrition interventions in flood-affected districts, while UNICEF’s current appeal of $173.5 million remains only 57% funded. “Vulnerable children living in flood-affected areas have endured a horrific year,” said Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF representative in Pakistan. In its statement, the children’s agency said because of support from the international community, aid reached 3.6 million people with primary health care services.

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