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On April 28, 1986, as information about high levels of radioactive contamination in Poland began to emerge following the Chernobyl disaster, Professor Zbigniew Jaworowski and his team at the Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection initiated a nationwide health response that led to the distribution of Lugol's solution to approximately 18 million people, primarily to protect children's thyroids from radioactive iodine, which is regarded as one of Poland's most significant public health successes despite initial government inaction. #ChernobylDisaster #RadiationSafety #PublicHealthResponse #PL #UA #BY #RU

The article reflects on the Chernobyl disaster of April 26, 1986, highlighting the delayed evacuation of affected residents, the lack of communication from the Soviet Union to the world, and the varied responses among Slovenians, who were largely unaware of the radiation threat while some took precautions, amidst the unraveling state structure and inadequate guidance during that crisis. #Chernobyl #NuclearDisaster #RadiationSafety #RU #SI #UA