Governments should be ready for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) updated list of critical medicines focuses on radiological and nuclear emergencies. The WHO says governments must have treatments available for citizens exposed to radiation.

New formulas developed in the last decade have, in part, prompted the updated guidelines from WHO.

Governments should have a national stockpile of personal protective equipment, but also a range of pharmaceuticals, including potassium iodide tablets, antiemetics, anti-diarrhoeal agents, incorporating agents, alkylating agents, and other medications, WHO said.

A new World Health Organization report calling for increased global preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies.  The world has become fully aware of the increased dangers of radiological and nuclear threats.

The WHO updated its list of medicines governments should stockpile for these types of emergencies, including medicines that “either prevent or reduce exposure to radiation or treat injuries once exposure has occurred.”

“In radiation emergencies, people may be exposed to radiation at doses ranging from negligible to life-threatening,” Maria Neira, WHO acting assistant general.

“Governments need to make treatments available for those in need fast. Governments must be prepared to protect the health of populations and respond immediately to emergencies.”

This includes having ready supplies of lifesaving medicines to reduce risks and treat injuries from radiation.

”While a national stockpile typically includes generic supplies to support a range of emergencies,” this publication includes only specific drugs known and licensed to prevent or treat human over-exposure to radiation.

WHO says a radiation emergency stockpile needs stable iodine, chelating sand incorporating agents, cytokines, and medicines to treat vomiting, diarrhea, and infections.

Scenarios include emergencies at nuclear power plants, medical or research facilities, accidents during transport, intentional use of radioactive materials, and nuclear war.

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