Published by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Message He noted the risks of spreading infectious diseases, including cholera, in earthquake-affected areas of Turkey and Syria.
According to the centre, the post-earthquake basic health needs of Turkey and Syria are related to injuries and disruptions to the health system, but the threat of the spread of infectious diseases may be a cause for concern for the next two to four weeks.
“There is a high probability of an increase in cholera cases in the affected areas in the coming weeks,” the statement said.
Also, experts do not exclude the development of other diseases, such as hepatitis A and rotavirus, for victims in the camps.
The ECDC explained that limited access to clean water, inadequate sanitary and hygienic conditions, and improper cooking of food can lead to the spread of infections.
Experts said respiratory infections were “a particular concern” as the victims were placed in makeshift camps.
On February 6, two major earthquakes, the strongest with a magnitude of 7.7, occurred in Turkey. According to the Turkish Disaster Prevention and Response Agency (AFAD), dead More than 7.1 thousand aftershocks.
20 February On the Turkish-Syrian border dead 6.4 magnitude new earthquake
According to the latest data from the head of the Turkish Ministry of Interior, as a result of earthquakes perished More than 43 thousand people.