WHO: Many people may die of disease in Pakistan

Many more lives than were lost in the floods could be lost in the coming weeks if we don't mobilize greater support for Pakistan. There are now outbreaks of malaria, cholera and dengue, an increase in skin infections, said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Report informs.

According to him, the water has stopped rising, but the danger has not:

"The loss of over 1,500 people is tragic – however, it is also remarkable that many more did not perish. Approximately 10% of all of Pakistan's health facilities have been damaged, leaving millions without access to health care. Stocks of essential medicines and medical supplies are limited or have been washed away," he said.