Romanian Minister of Health, Alexandra Rafilafrom the population under 40 this Monday stock up on iodine tablets “as soon as possible”, at risk of a nuclear disaster in neighboring Ukraine.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned yesterday of the risk of “nuclear disaster”. Ukrainian plant from ZaporizhiaThe facility, which has been occupied by Russia since March, was the target of a bombing that Russian and Ukrainian forces mutually blame.
This facility, which is the largest in Europe, In an area 700 kilometers from the Romanian border.
Minister under 40 “Consult your family doctor as soon as possible. The Agerpres news agency reported that they “must get the prescription.”
Buy in pharmacies
Ministry of Health 2,500 pharmacies under the age of 40 more likely to develop cancer and thyroid injuries due to radiation – can take pills for free.
Following the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, the Romanian government ordered the pharmaceutical industry. double the production of iodine tablets In the face of the possibility of a nuclear accident at the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant or other facility on the territory of Ukraine.
“We have to provide the population with one of these elements. to reduce the impact of a possible nuclear event rather than to reduce the impact of a possible nuclear eventIn March, Rafila cited the “large-scale armed conflict” in Ukraine as the likely cause of the possible accident.
Reduces the risk of thyroid cancer
These pills serve to prevent the absorption of radioactive iodine through the thyroid. remove this item and reduces the risk of thyroid cancer.
The Romanian government gathered 30 million iodine pills For its population at risk of nuclear disaster in Ukraine.
Demand for these pills could increase if the situation in Ukraine worsens, as Romanian Health Minister announced on Monday.
Source: Informacion
