Strengthening community midwives to tackle gender-based vulnerabilities during the 2022 floods in Pakistan—Lessons learned for future natural disasters

Authors

Iram Kamran, Population Council
Ali M. Mir, Population Council

Document Type

Commentary

Publication Date

7-31-2023

Abstract

Several countries across different continents experienced severe flooding in 2022, including Pakistan. Given the greater frequency and affliction of natural disasters like flooding in an increasing number of countries, we share lessons from the experience of Pakistan in helping the most vulnerable populations through community-based health workers.

Recommended Citation

Kamran, Iram and Ali M. Mir. 2023. "Strengthening community midwives to tackle gender-based vulnerabilities during the 2022 floods in Pakistan—Lessons learned for future natural disasters," BMC Global Public Health 1: Article 2.

DOI

10.1186/s44263-023-00002-9

Language

English