Islamabad, September 2, 2025 — The federal government has received a detailed report on the extensive damage inflicted on Pakistan’s health infrastructure by the recent floods. According to official sources, the number of health facilities affected has surpassed 100, with several provinces and regions reporting widespread destruction.
Extent of the Damage
The report states that a total of 104 health facilities nationwide have been damaged due to floods and heavy rains. Among these:
- 7 facilities have been completely destroyed,
- 97 have sustained partial damage.
The hardest-hit regions include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Specifically:
- In KP, 3 health centers were completely destroyed,
- In Sindh, 2 were destroyed,
- In GB, 2 were destroyed.
Additionally, Punjab and Sindh also reported dozens of partially damaged health facilities.
Rehabilitation and Restoration Efforts
Sources confirmed that 97 damaged health facilities have already been restored to operational status. However, challenges remain in fully reviving facilities that were completely destroyed. In Gilgit-Baltistan, two health centers remain non-functional due to the scale of destruction.
In KP, the floods not only impacted health centers but also the homes of frontline workers. Reports indicate that 60 Lady Health Workers (LHWs) lost their homes, with 32 homes completely destroyed and 28 partially damaged. This has further strained health delivery services in affected communities.
Provincial Breakdown
- Sindh: 25 health centers damaged, including 2 completely destroyed.
- Punjab: 12 health centers partially damaged.
- Gilgit-Baltistan: 7 health centers damaged, with 2 completely destroyed and 5 partially damaged.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Several facilities damaged, with 3 completely destroyed, and major losses to LHW residences.
Public Health Concerns
The widespread damage to health infrastructure has raised concerns about the ability to provide timely medical care to flood-affected populations. In disaster-hit areas, access to clean water, maternal and child health services, and emergency medical response are already under pressure. The additional burden of damaged facilities could worsen public health risks, especially with waterborne diseases likely to spread in flood-hit zones.
Federal Response and Next Steps
The Ministry of Health is coordinating with provincial governments to accelerate restoration efforts and provide interim medical services where centers are no longer operational. Mobile medical units and temporary health camps are being considered to bridge the gap.
Officials emphasized that long-term rebuilding will require significant financial support and infrastructure planning, as recurrent floods continue to expose vulnerabilities in the healthcare system.
