The UN has raised concern over the outbreak of vector-borne and water-borne diseases in flood-hit Pakistan, especially in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. As Pakistan grapples with the worst flood ...

Waterborne diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that are transmitted through contaminated water. These pathogens enter your ...

Officials here are bracing for the spread of waterborne diseases and racing to get drinking water to people after devastating floods last week that left at least 54 people dead and millions stranded.

[AP Photo] Pakistani health officials on Thursday reported an outbreak of waterborne diseases in areas hit by recent record-breaking flooding, as authorities stepped up efforts to ensure the ...

The existing lack of sanitation and clean water is now increasing the risk of waterborne diseases, said Oxfam today. Rajan Khosla, Oxfam in Myanmar Country Director, said: “The recent heavy rains have ...