Concern over the epidemic in Ukraine, where the war continues

The WHO representative in Ukraine, Jarno Habicht, stated at the weekly press conference of the UN Office in Geneva that the possible outbreak of waterborne diseases is his main concern in the region where floods and floods have been experienced. after the collapse of the Kahovka dam in Ukraine.

Habicht said: “So far there are no reports of such outbreaks, but the WHO is ready to respond to outbreaks. The WHO continues its work to sensitize society about waterborne diseases”. he used the phrase.

Pointing out that there are hundreds of thousands of people in need of clean water in the region, Habicht said that 30 residential areas around the demolished dam were flooded.

“THE RISK OF MINES MAY INCREASE IN THE REGION”

Noting that the WHO is working with local public health teams, Habicht also stated that they distribute cholera kits.

Emphasizing that the mines in the region also cause concern, Habicht said:

“For the WHO, mines in the region are among the priorities. The WHO and other international organizations are raising mine awareness. The water level has risen in the area, but this will decrease in the next few days. This can also increase the risk of mines in the area. Information on the location of the mines should be collected as soon as possible.” he said.

The spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Seif Magango, stated that they are deeply concerned about developments in human rights in Senegal in recent weeks, where at least 16 people have been killed, 350 injured and more than 500 They were arrested during the protests. from June 1 to 3.

Magango said that the use of weapons by security forces during protests is a negative example for Senegal and that investigations must be carried out quickly and independently.

3.7 MILLION PEOPLE DISPLACED IN SUDAN

WHO spokeswoman Carla Drysdale, for her part, stated that they strongly condemned the attacks on health centers in Sudan.

Noting that 3.7 million people have been internally displaced due to the conflicts in Sudan, Drysdale noted that 480,000 people have moved to neighboring countries. (AA)