Due to the terrorist actions of the Russian occupiers, the Zaporozhye NPP remains a zone of increased danger. It is possible that the provocations of the invaders will lead to the release of radioactive substances into the atmosphere, but in this case, Ukraine is fully provided with the necessary drugs to protect the thyroid gland, Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said on the air of the news telethon.

According to him, the state purchased funds in advance, preparing for the worst-case scenario..

“The state has purchased enough drugs that will protect the thyroid gland so that the radiation background does not have a negative impact, and they will be issued when necessary.. There is no need to buy iodine-containing drugs, we have a purchased drug in exactly the dosage recommended by our scientists. There will be enough one tablet in the first stage. It's all there,"

The Minister noted that at the moment medicines are not distributed to people, because there is no need for this.. In addition, this is due to precautionary measures: the Ministry of Health believes that some people, out of fear, can use the drug “for prophylactic purposes”.

Lyashko stressed that all healthcare facilities in the potential zone of radiation exposure were provided with the appropriate drug.. The regional warehouses of the Ministry of Health also store enough medicines to deliver them on time to medical facilities in areas that may suffer from radiation pollution..

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