COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF UNSAFE DRINKING WATER ON THE PREVALENCE OF WATERBORNE DISEASES IN PAKISTAN: EXAMINING PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGES, SOCIOECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS, AND SUSTAINABLE INTERVENTION

Abstract

Failing to act immediately to resolve the global water issue in a sustainable way is expected to make the situation even worse. For example, this is greatly demonstrated by Pakistan, in which the whole nation undergoes inadequate water sanitation. In Pakistan, exponential rise of water borne diseases (due to rise in drug toxicity, trace elements, microbial infections) in many of their water bodies are reported due to the rise in this drug toxicity, trace elements and microbial infections. Treatment and preventative programs must be implemented first at the individual level and then by national authorities. The reason of Pakistan's water issues is combination of political pressure, insufficient development of the water storage infrastructure, and the effect of climate change on the yearly rainfall. However, along with shortening of the water supply, the industrial expansion also increases demand, and there are additional factors such as growing population. Pakistan’s economy is suffering and in 2019 alone, the cost to the economy of inadequate sanitation infrastructure amounted to around 343.7 billion Pakistani rupees ($1.5 billion). In addition to that, while working together with UNICEF, the expense of delivering clean water administrations ascended from 48 billion Pakistani rupees to 72 billion amid 2016–17. Although the availability and quality of these services may not be widespread, it can be argued that funding of the country for supply of cleaned water is necessary for Pakistan. It is anticipated that if the following conditions are not corrected most of the present problems of poverty, sickness and economic uncertainty will become worse in the near future. There should be priority on the implementation of suitable water management regulations as well as raising awareness of clean water usage. Immediate and proactive sustainable of water resources of Pakistan may guarantee a more secure future. In conclusion, the study clearly demonstrates that unsafe drinking water, combined with poor sanitation practices, significantly contributes to the high prevalence of waterborne diseases in Pakistan, particularly in low-income communities. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that focuses on improving water quality, sanitation infrastructure, and socioeconomic conditions. The findings emphasize the importance of sustainable interventions that can effectively reduce the burden of waterborne diseases and improve public health in Pakistan.