Cholera and other potential infections in the occupied territories of Ukraine: WHO prepares to fight

According to the WHO, in Mariupol sewage water is now mixed with drinking water.

In the occupied territories of Ukraine high probability of spreading cholera and other infectious diseases, so the World Health Organization ( WHO ) is already preparing for a possible fight, said the WHO Incident Manager in Ukraine Dorit Nietzsche at a press conference on Tuesday.

“We have received information from non-governmental organizations that there is a swamp in the streets of Mariupol and sewage is mixed with drinking water. This increases the possibility of spreading various diseases, including cholera. We prepare cholera kits, vaccines and work closely with non-governmental organizations to support people in the occupied territories, “said Nice.

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She added that during her stay in Zaporizhia and Dnipro, the WHO delegation provided hospitals with primary care kits. According to WHO Representative in Ukraine Jarno Habichta, one such kit can treat 1,000 people for three months.

I, the occupiers destroyed more than 100 hospitals in Ukraine and damaged 450 pharmacies .

“span class =” sptm_title “> See the special topic: Russia is actively preparing for the transition to defense – Reznikov The war is gradually entering a protracted phase. Belarusian troops are building pontoon crossings near the border with Ukraine Belarusians are “checking the combat readiness of the response forces”. Military helicopters – Radio Liberty – have appeared on the territory of the Belgorod civilian airport Most likely, the Russian military has deployed Mi-8 helicopters there. The IAEA is planning a new mission to Chernobyl in the coming weeks – Grossi IAEA assistance will focus on radiation protection, waste management and nuclear safety. In the Donetsk direction, the Russian military is trying to advance along the entire line of contact – the General Staff of the Armed Forces The occupiers are shelling settlements with artillery.

Based on materials: ZN.ua

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