The Minister of Health, Alexandru Rafila, declared during a press conference that the victims of the flood-hit counties will receive, in addition to the doses of the tetanus vaccine, doses of the vaccine against viral hepatitis type A.
Alexandru Rafila, new press statements about the situation of the injured in Galati. Archive
“In each disaster center we will organize a medical team in a very short time. We have also established a model for reporting any suspected communicable disease to the National Institute of Public Health. We will also find a solution for those who do not have the usual drugs for the treatment of chronic diseases. We will also send vaccines as needed. Will send as much as needed. We managed to procure together with the people from DSP and a quantity of hepatitis A vaccine for children who are at risk of hepatitis A. No problem here. But we are concerned with the provision of healthcare for those who do not currently have it”, stated the minister.
The announcement comes in the context in which a few days ago the epidemiologist Emilian Popovici raised a big alarm warning about the risk of getting sick with the hepatitis A virus. The specialist told Adevărul that, if preventive measures are not taken, there could be an outbreak in the area outbreaks of hepatitis A and dysentery. “But the hepatitis A virus is transmitted through dirty hands or even by washing food, fruits and vegetables with contaminated water”, the epidemiologist specified.
2,000 doses of tetanus vaccine have already left for Galati
Alexandru Rafila announced, yesterday, that 2,000 doses of tetanus vaccine were sent to Galați county, the most affected area. “We take care of the citizens who need tetanus vaccination, because there are such situations. The public health department has estimated the need for tetanus vaccine at around 2,000 doses. There is a truck on the way from UNIFARM to Galati at the moment and for children who have been possibly exposed to contaminated water or may be contaminated vaccination against hepatitis A”said the Minister of Health, on a television station.
As a result of the massive floods that hit Galati and Vaslui counties, 7 people died. Romania thus becomes the European country with the most victims caused by cyclone Boris, ahead of Poland, which revised the balance sheet from 4 to 5 victims.
