Saving lives in the aftermath of Pakistan's earthquake

Khabir Ahmad

doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)67583-6

Saving lives in the aftermath of Pakistan's earthquake

Khabir Ahmad

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Abstract

The biggest earthquake to hit Pakistan in 100 years shook the mountainous northern areas on Oct 8. At least 40 000 people have died, but the crisis is far from over. The UN is now warning of a "disaster within a disaster" if relief agencies do not coordinate their efforts. Khabir Ahmad reports.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1423-1424
Number of pages	2
Journal	The Lancet
Volume	366
Issue number	9495
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(05)67583-6
Publication status	Published - 22 Oct 2005
Externally published	Yes

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