By Callie Spaide | Project Leader
In the aftermath of a major disaster, figures often paint a bleak picture of widespread devastation and lives lost. Occasionally, numbers can also show a community on the road to recovery. Since responding to the widespread flooding, our 100 Pakistani medical teams have provided more than 1 million medical consultations to flood victims, ranging from check-ups to lifesaving emergency surgeries.
In addition we have expanded our programs in the hardest hit areas to prioritize long-term recovery. Over the past 8 months we have:
Our commitment is clear: International Medical Corps has been working in Pakistan since 1984 and our long history there has fostered a team of local doctors and experts ready to answer their community's needs. Our response to this tragedy was executed and led by our Pakistani staff and local medical professionals.
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