HealthNet TPO initiates National Consortium Flood Relief Pakistan (read more). (26-08-2010)

The 2010 Pakistan floods began in July 2010 after heavy rains affecting all the four provinces. An estimated 2,000 people have died so far with close to 4 million homes badly damaged or destroyed. The country's worst humanitarian disaster ever has ravaged an area roughly the size of England, affected 20 million people, exacerbated a crippling energy crisis and raising fears of social unrest. 

HealthNet TPO has initiated the National Consortium for Flood Relief in Pakistan to support the people who are affected in any possible way. The partner organizations are the National Trust for Population Welfare (NATPOW), Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Pakistan, Health And Nutrition Development Society (HANDS) and the Pakistan Lions Youth Council (PLYC). With support of these local organizations, HealthNet TPO can work on rebuilding health facilities, providing medicines and preparing to provide mental and psychosocial support.

Since 1993 HealthNet TPO has successfully implemented several health care programmes in Pakistan to improve the overall health status of Pakistani communities. The programs implemented include infectious diseases control (malaria, leishmaniasis), community mobilization for primary health care in the earthquake-affected areas, provision of water and sanitation services and psychosocial support services.

A Country Director, together with a team of qualified and experienced Pakistani staff, manages the Pakistan programs. A team of experts at headquarters in Amsterdam provides technical support to the programs, including advice in the development and implementation of projects, and capacity building of national staff.