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Cyclone Biparjoy: WHO gears up preparedness and response in Pakistan
Updated On: 15 June, 2023 12:44 PM IST | Islamabad, Pakistan | ANI
WHO`s Incident Management Support Team (IMST) has been activated to ensure coordination of all health activities on the ground by health cluster partners and federal and provincial health ministries
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) is supporting the government of Pakistan`s efforts to prepare for and respond to the public health impact of Tropical Cyclone Biparjoy.
WHO`s Incident Management Support Team (IMST) has been activated to ensure coordination of all health activities on the ground by health cluster partners and federal and provincial health ministries, as well as mobilise resources for preparedness and response activities. Additionally, WHO has prepositioned essential emergency medicines in Sindh, including oral rehydration salts (ORS), aqua tabs, and essential medicine, to assist vulnerable communities affected by the cyclone by ensuring uninterrupted access to health care and limiting the spread of infectious diseases. A technical working group has been established to oversee the cyclone emergency preparedness plan and mechanism for the response.
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