Venezuelan Society for the Fight Against Cancer Published Recommendations Against Epidemic Risks in Earthquake Shelters
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- SAV published epidemiological recommendations to prevent epidemic risks in temporary shelters following the 24 Haziran earthquakes.
- Gastrointestinal diseases, skin infections, and vector-borne diseases were identified as the biggest threats.
- A warning was issued that factors such as crowded living conditions and water scarcity could accelerate the spread of diseases.
- It was recommended to take practical measures such as boiling water, chlorination, hand hygiene, and food safety.
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Dr. Cono Gumina, President of the Venezuelan Society for the Fight Against Cancer (SAV), made important warnings against epidemic diseases that may emerge in temporary shelters following the major earthquakes on 24 Haziran. Officials stated that public health threats do not end when the earthquake shaking stops, drawing attention to the risk of infectious diseases spreading in crowded camp areas.
According to the guide shared by SAV, the main health threats in shelters are listed as gastrointestinal diseases, skin infections, and vector-borne diseases. Water scarcity, crowded living conditions, and disrupted hygiene routines are among the fundamental factors that play a role in the emergence of these diseases.
In order to protect families and disaster victims, practical recommendations are offered such as water safety, hand hygiene, food management, and proper waste disposal. Dr. Gumina emphasizes that in emergencies, the priority is to cut the transmission routes of pathogens, and that water and waste are the most critical control points.
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- What are the most common health problems in temporary shelters?
- The biggest threats are gastrointestinal diseases transmitted through water and food, skin infections due to poor hygiene conditions, and diseases spread through vectors (mosquitoes, rodents) attracted by accumulated waste.
- How should drinking water be treated if it is not safe?
- If the water can be boiled, it should be boiled fully for at least three minutes. If boiling is not possible, two drops of unscented bleach should be added to each liter of water, mixed thoroughly, and consumed after waiting for 30 minutes.
- How is hand hygiene maintained when water is limited?
- Available water should primarily be used for washing hands. If water is very scarce and hands look dry and clean, using disinfectant solutions containing 70% alcohol is a valid alternative.
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