Romanian Health Ministry launches flood health protection plan

The Romanian Ministry of Health has instructed public health directorates to implement all necessary measures to safeguard the health of populations in areas affected by recent floods, working together with local authorities and emergency services. Actions include epidemiological surveillance, monitoring the quality of drinking water, disinfecting contaminated wells, and ensuring access to medical care, medicines, sanitary supplies and vaccines, with additional medical resources deployed as needed.

The ministry advises residents to drink only bottled or boiled and cooled water, avoid using well water until its safety is confirmed, eat packaged or thoroughly cooked food, follow hygiene rules, stay away from dead animals, and seek medical attention for fever, diarrhoea or vomiting. It warns against using contaminated water for washing dishes, brushing teeth, preparing infant food or making ice. Where boiling is impractical, chlorine‑based chemical disinfection is recommended to eliminate bacteria and most viruses. Interim Health Minister Cseke Attila stressed that rapid prevention and intervention are essential.

The ministry continues to monitor the situation constantly and stands ready to intervene wherever required to protect public health.