Public Health On Call
Season 8 • Episode 640
640 - Inside the Humanitarian Response to the Destruction of Ukraine's Kakhovka Dam
Jul 24, 2023
15:17
Episode Description
In early June, a major Ukranian hydroelectric dam was destroyed. The situation is incredibly complex with widespread fallout and the potential for long-term public health risks. WHO incident manager Dr. Heather Papowitz talks with Stephanie Desmon about why the situation is so precarious, what the major concerns are, and how humanitarian efforts are coordinated and prioritized.
