Published : 06-09-2017
In Aleppo, a number of volunteers and staff of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), launched a clean-up campaign, on Monday. Piles of accumulated rubbish lying on the outskirts of Neirab camp were lifted, in order to maintain a healthy environment for the people and prevent the spread of diseases and harmful insects. The cleaning process included moving the garbage on the streets and boxes to dumps, as well as removing the accumulated dust from the roads.
Residents of the Neirab camp had previously complained about the spread of harmful insects, rodents and nasty smells. This was caused by the farmers’ use of fertilized water to irrigate their neighboring land, threatening to create environmental damage and health hazards to those living in that area.
They also warned of the spread of the (Aleppo grain) disease, leishmaniasis, or the so-called "sand fly" which is one of the serious illnesses expanding in Aleppo.
In Aleppo, a number of volunteers and staff of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), launched a clean-up campaign, on Monday. Piles of accumulated rubbish lying on the outskirts of Neirab camp were lifted, in order to maintain a healthy environment for the people and prevent the spread of diseases and harmful insects. The cleaning process included moving the garbage on the streets and boxes to dumps, as well as removing the accumulated dust from the roads.
Residents of the Neirab camp had previously complained about the spread of harmful insects, rodents and nasty smells. This was caused by the farmers’ use of fertilized water to irrigate their neighboring land, threatening to create environmental damage and health hazards to those living in that area.
They also warned of the spread of the (Aleppo grain) disease, leishmaniasis, or the so-called "sand fly" which is one of the serious illnesses expanding in Aleppo.
