Given the structural damage caused by the earthquake to water supply systems, there is an additional risk of
water borne diseases affecting large numbers of the urban, rural and displaced populations.
Popal added the weather in Iraq was getting hotter which would
make water borne diseases and outbreaks of food poisoning more likely.
«This move is in line with the vision of the state government to curb the occurrence and spread of
water borne diseases in the state, as well as improve the standard of living and promote safety culture at all times.
We can expect more threats to food and water security, sea level rises, changes in vector - borne, food and
water borne disease, exacerbation of air pollution, increases in aeroallergens, mental health and refugee health impacts.