The Ministry of Health (MOH) emphasizes the risk of infectious diseases as a result of the disaster at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station

As a result of the detonation of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station by a terrorist country, substances dangerous to health, such as chemicals, pathogens of infectious diseases from cemeteries, latrines and landfills, may be found at the bottom of the reservoir. This can lead to contamination of wells and open water bodies in the flooded area.

For the purpose of disease control and prevention, specialists of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) work on the ground, collecting water samples from reservoirs and wells. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

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To reduce the risk of infectious diseases in the affected areas, follow these rules:

• drink only bottled or imported water;
• take water for cooking and household needs only from proven sources. A river or a well in the yard are no longer proven sources of water. Like a water pipe intended for technical purposes;
• boil or otherwise disinfect water taken for drinking, washing fruits, berries or dishes. However, remember that boiling does not remove chemical contamination from water;
• refuse products that have been flooded with water (even from preservation);
• subject all products to heat treatment (boiling, frying, baking);
• wash your hands thoroughly with soap;
• do not put on clothes that were contaminated during flooding without first washing and disinfecting.

In the next 3-5 days, due to a sharp drop in the water level, a plague of fish will be observed in the Kherson region and flooded areas in Zaporizhzhia. Collecting such fish and consuming (salting or drying) it is strictly prohibited. There is a risk of botulism. Stocks of antibiotics and sorbents for the treatment of acute intestinal infections are being formed in the regions.

If you experience abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated body temperature and other unusual symptoms, do not resort to self-medication - immediately consult a doctor.

Earlier, the mass media reported that the water level in the pond at the ZNPP was maintained before the Kakhovskaya HPP dam was blown up. Also, can the blow-up of the Kakhovka HPP have negative consequences for the Zaporizhzhya NPP.