The 2025 floods in Pakistan have triggered a severe humanitarian crisis. More than 1,037 people have died, 1,067 are injured, and 6.9 million affected as the disaster ravages entire districts, demolishing homes, livestock, and livelihoods. Approximately 2.8–3 million individuals have been displaced or evacuated, while 150,000 are in evacuation centers. The destruction is immense, with nearly 230,000 homes damaged or destroyed, 1.2–2.2 million hectares of farmland flooded, and 22,800 livestock lost, jeopardizing food security and income for vulnerable communities.
As the disaster swept through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, isolating towns and villages and straining public health systems, the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) emerged as a key responder. IHHN’s extensive grassroots presence and crisis experience made their intervention critical in accessing cut-off populations, providing life-saving aid amid rising waters, damaged roads, and failing infrastructure.
Pregnant women, newborns, and young families were among the most vulnerable, lacking essential maternal health services. Recognizing this urgency, IHHN deployed its specialized “Maternal Health on Wheels,” mobile units offering comprehensive maternal, newborn, and child healthcare to displaced communities.
These advanced units provide labor rooms, antenatal and postnatal care, MNCH services, primary health clinics, free medication, gynecological consultations, and mental health support for women and girls facing trauma. In response to the crisis, 15 Maternal Health Units were dispatched across flood-affected areas.
From August to November, IHHN’s flood relief efforts achieved remarkable results:
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19 districts served in KPK and Punjab
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835 camps held
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150,641 patients treated
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1,770 medical visits conducted
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22,867 lab tests performed
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7 safe deliveries via mobile maternal units
Behind these figures are deeply personal stories, like that of 28-year-old Taj Mai in Alipur, Muzaffargarh. For 15 days, Dr. Misbah Khalid and her team remained at the Health on Wheels unit, offering constant maternal care in an area where services had collapsed.
On October 23, Taj delivered a healthy baby boy in the mobile clinic.
“IHHN’s team and this maternal unit are a miracle for us,” she expressed. “There is no such facility in our region… but thanks to IHHN’s care, I delivered a healthy baby today.”
After delivery, Taj received eight hours of postnatal care, free medicines, a baby kit, and transportation, services unimaginable in her flood-ravaged area. “IHHN is here during this crucial time,” she added. “My family and I are extremely grateful.”
Such stories highlight IHHN’s mission: reaching those in need when public health systems are overwhelmed.
IHHN’s ongoing flood response is made possible through the generosity of supporters who believe in healthcare equity. Notable supporters include trustees, donors, and community members of The Indus Hospital, UAE, whose steadfast commitment ensures timely medical care for flood-stricken families across Pakistan.
The Indus Hospital, registered with Dubai Humanitarian in the UAE, supports free treatment at IHHN through fundraising, awareness, and community engagement. This aligns with the UAE’s dedication to global healthcare and humanitarian causes, reflecting their commitment to philanthropy and cross-border aid. This support enhances IHHN’s rapid, compassionate, and effective response, bringing hope to millions facing life’s toughest challenges.
