China News Agency, Beijing, February 3rd (Reporter Liu Liang) Recently, the World Health Organization has updated on its official website the list of medicines recommended to be stockpiled in response to radiation and nuclear emergencies, including stable iodine and Prussian blue, etc., and advises governments to do a good job reserve work.
This is the first update to the list since 2007.
As soon as the news came out, it immediately aroused speculation and worries among Chinese netizens about the "nuclear crisis".
"Nuclear crisis" really coming?
In this regard, the WHO responded to an interview with a reporter from China News Agency late at night on the 2nd, saying that the update of the list has nothing to do with the current international political situation and is a regular update.
This update is based on a work plan proposed by the World Health Assembly in 2021.
In response to why it is recommended that countries stockpile relevant medicines, WHO emphasized in its response that this update of the list is mainly aimed at policy makers and government officials, emergency workers, healthcare providers, pharmacists and researchers.
The key message I want to convey through this list is that countries can ensure that relevant medicines are available in case of emergency by doing relevant stockpiling work, and prevent or reduce radiation damage to people's health.
According to the WHO website, radiological and nuclear emergencies can expose people to doses of radiation sufficient to cause serious health consequences or even death.
It is therefore extremely important for governments to respond quickly to this threat.
However, many countries still lack the basic elements of preparedness for radiation emergencies, according to annual reports to the WHO Secretariat.
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