The minister noted that in terms of epidemics, the situation due to power outages has become critical – similar to what happened last year after the explosion of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station dam.
Due to daily power outages, and therefore water supply problems, there is a risk of outbreaks of hepatitis and cholera in Ukraine. This was announced by the Minister of Health of Ukraine, Viktor Lyashko.
Lyashko noted that in terms of epidemics the situation is critical – similar to what happened last year after the explosion of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station dam.
“We recorded last year, and this year there were outbreaks of viral hepatitis A associated with water. Therefore, prevention control centers and public utilities are working intensively to prevent the spread of infection,” said the minister.
He added that the number of cases of gastroenterocolitis of unknown origin and other diseases is increasing, and although no cases of cholera have been recorded, surveillance of the epidemiological situation has been intensified to immediately identify possible cases of infection.
Lyashko stressed that the threat of the spread of infectious diseases associated with insufficient hygiene has increased significantly, therefore he noted the importance of vaccination during the war and urged citizens not to refuse the necessary vaccinations .
“Now it’s just the epidemiological season, this is one of the trigger points for us that we have strengthened the epidemiological monitoring, all cases of diarrhea and other things, we are looking at what the symptoms are. . There are several testing systems to investigate and not miss cases,” said the Minister of Health of Ukraine.
It was previously reported that the Russian general who ordered the explosion of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station received suspicion.
Source: korrespondent
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