January 29, 2023 7:52pm EST
WHO updates list of medicines governments should stockpile in case of a nuclear emergency
Governments should be prepared for radiological disasters resulting from nuclear plant accidents as well as the intentional detonation of nuclear bombs, WHO says
By Paul Best | Fox News
The World Health Organization released an updated report on Friday detailing medications that governments should have on hand in the event of a radiological or nuclear emergency.
Governments should have a national stockpile of personal protective equipment, but also a range of pharmaceuticals, including potassium iodide tablets, antiemetics, anti-diarrhoeal agents, decorporating agents, alkylating agents, and other medications, WHO said.
"It is essential that governments are prepared to protect the health of populations and respond immediately to emergencies," Dr. Maria Neira, the Acting Assistant Director-General at WHO, said in a statement on Friday. "This includes having ready supplies of lifesaving medicines that will reduce risks and treat injuries from radiation."
Radiological disasters can result from an accident at a nuclear power plant or the intentional detonation of a nuclear bomb in armed conflict.
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