Water in Pakistan
Pakistan has come a long way in improving access to clean water, but it is still a struggle for millions of people across the country. According to UNICEF, an estimated 70% of households in Pakistan still drink bacterially contaminated water. Drinking unsafe water can be very dangerous- it increases the risk of transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio. Too many people in Pakistan die from these diseases, as they do not have access to proper medication and medical treatment.
The risk is particularly high for children. When children drink contaminated water, this makes them susceptible to chronic malnutrition, stunted growth, gastrointestinal illnesses, harm to their tissues and organs, and even death. That is why clean water is a life-saving staple, as it results in better health and improved quality of life.
Sanitation
Sanitation is another issue in Pakistan. Around 79 million people in Pakistan do not have access to a proper toilet– in fact, the South Asian nation is the third-largest country where people practice open defecation. This can cause the spread of illnesses like bacterial infections, especially amongst menstruating girls and women.
Poor sanitation is a huge health hazard for the population. Not only does it lead to diseases and deaths, but it also contaminates food supplies, causes low school attendance, and increases the risk of assault of girls and women who relieve themselves outside.
Pakistan Floods
Sanitation is another issue in Pakistan. Around 79 million people in Pakistan do not have access to a proper toilet– in fact, the South Asian nation is the third-largest country where people practice open defecation. This can cause the spread of illnesses like bacterial infections, especially amongst menstruating girls and women.
Poor sanitation is a huge health hazard for the population. Not only does it lead to diseases and deaths, but it also contaminates food supplies, causes low school attendance, and increases the risk of assault of girls and women who relieve themselves outside.
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Zohra Foundation relies on donations from supporters to fund this emergency aid for the people who urgently need our help in this devastating humanitarian crisis.
Donate here today, so that the affected people in Pakistan can move forward and restore some normality in their lives.
You can choose to make a one-off donation or donate on a monthly basis. By supporting Zohra Foundation with your Zakat and Sadaqah, you will be saving the life of someone in need and fulfilling your Islamic duty to care for elders.