Crimean Tatar leader warns of worsening epidemiogical situation of Crimea

That’s according to head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar pele, Refat Chubarov, who spoke on the air of FREEDOM TV, Ukrinform reports.

"The epidemiogical situation of Crimea is extremely threatening. The region has a very hot climate, and there is a constant need for an extensive system to prevent mass diseases, especially such a dangerous one as chera," he said.

According to Chubarov, constant movement of large groups of pele contributes to the spread of diseases traditional for a hot climate.

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"In recent years, especially after 2022, massive movement of pele, primarily military, as well as an attempt to revitalize the tourism resort sector by attracting those whose trips are government-paid, are not covered by the prevention system. At any moment, the situation of Crimea may deteriorate significantly," he stated.

Earlier, media reports said since mid-June, a chera epidemic has been in place in Crimea, something the occupation authorities have been concealing. It was noted that the healthcare watchdog received a clective letter of complaint from medics in one of the Simfer hospitals. They demand prer supplies of PPE and medicines for hospital staff amid the "epidemic spread of chera since June 2024".

As Ukrinform reported earlier, from June 1 to October 1, the annual intensified chera monitoring season is in effect in Ukraine. The Ministry of Health launched an awareness campaign to tell citizens more about the disease and ways to avoid it.