Earthquake consequence relief exercise held in Kashkadarya
In Kashkadarya Region, emergency services and relevant agencies practiced actions to protect the population and prevent sanitary threats following an earthquake.
Earthquake response exercise held in Kashkadarya
From October 28 to 30, 2026, joint command and staff exercises focused on eliminating the consequences of an earthquake and ensuring public safety were held in the Kashkadarya region.
The event was attended by the Sanitary-Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health Committee, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and other relevant organizations.
As part of the exercise, agencies practiced actions in the event of a strong earthquake, including organizing prompt assistance to victims, protecting people's lives and health, as well as coordination between responsible bodies.
Specialists from the regional department of the Sanitary-Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health Committee practiced measures to ensure sanitary safety in the emergency zone.
In particular, participants reviewed issues of monitoring the quality of drinking water and food products, compliance with sanitary and hygienic requirements at temporary accommodation centers, prevention of infectious diseases, and carrying out disinfection if necessary.
As reported by the committee's information service, such events are designed to increase the readiness of relevant agencies for sanitary and epidemiological threats and to strengthen interdepartmental cooperation during emergency situations.