The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the primary concern for areas affected by flooding following the explosion of the Kahovka Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) in Ukraine is the potential outbreak of waterborne diseases.
WHO Representative to Ukraine Jarno Habicht stated at the weekly press conference of the UN Office in Geneva that the potential outbreak of waterborne diseases is their primary concern in the region where floods and inundations have been experienced following the collapse of the Kahovka Dam in Ukraine.
“WHO IS READY TO RESPONSE OUTSIDES”
Habicht said, “There have been no reports of such epidemics so far, but WHO is ready to respond to epidemics. WHO continues to work to raise awareness of water-borne diseases in the society.” used the phrase.
Pointing out that there are hundreds of thousands of people in need of drinking water in the region, Habicht said that 30 residential areas around the demolished dam were flooded.
Noting that WHO is working with local public health teams, Habicht also stated that they distribute cholera kits.
“CAN INCREASES THE RISK OF MINES”
Emphasizing that the mines in the region also cause concern, Habicht said:
“For WHO, mines in the region are among the priorities. WHO and other international organizations are raising awareness about mines. The water level has risen in the region, but this will decrease in the coming days. This may increase the risk of mines in the region. Information on the location of the mines should be collected as soon as possible.” he said.
Spokesperson of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Seif Magango, stated that they are deeply concerned about the developments regarding human rights in Senegal in the last weeks, where at least 16 people were killed, 350 injured and more than 500 arrested during the protests held on 1-3 June.
Magango said that the use of weapons by the security forces during the protests set a negative example for Senegal, and that investigations should be carried out quickly and independently. (AA)