Dengue cases soar in Pakistan

SINDH, Sept 15 (BBC): Pakistani health officials are warning of a looming health crisis in the country after devastating recent floods.
Thirty-three million people have been affected by the flooding, which has left nearly 1,500 dead since the middle of June.
As rescue and evacuation efforts continue in parts of the country, health experts are reporting a surge in dengue, malaria and severe gastric infections.
Many displaced people are living near stagnant water. Dengue fever is already claiming lives and cases are increasing by the day.
Whole areas of Sindh province like this area around Sehwan are under water.