UNICEF Report: Strengthening Pakistan's Energy Resilience Could Save 175,000 Lives by 2030
Improved energy infrastructure would enhance health services, reduce mortality, and boost economic stability.
- Developing resilient energy systems in Pakistan is critical for health facilities' reliable operation.
- UNICEF's study highlights potential economic benefits of $296 million over the next 20 years.
- Current heatwave exacerbates energy demands, stressing the need for improved infrastructure.
- Climate change impacts, including floods and extreme heat, disrupt Pakistan's energy supply.
- Investment in renewable resources is essential to ensure sustainable and resilient energy solutions.