(Baonghean.vn) - Water pollution in rivers, streams, and lakes, temporary garbage dumps, and the habit of keeping livestock under stilt houses are places where diseases easily spread in the highlands of Nghe An.
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| Western Nghe An province has seen the construction of numerous hydroelectric power plants. When these plants impound water, waste is also accumulated, leading to frequent water pollution. (Photo: Dao Tho) |
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| The upstream section of the Nam Non River is piled high with all kinds of waste after days of heavy rain and flooding. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In the murky pool of water next to the Nam Mo River (Ky Son district), many children frequently swim and dive, which is one of the reasons they easily contract various skin and eye diseases. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In some Khmu villages in Ky Son district, the practice of raising livestock under stilt houses still persists, causing environmental pollution. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Uncleaned animal manure often emits a foul odor. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The alarming images at the temporary landfill in Anh Son town show an abundance of flies and mosquitoes. These are the "culprits" causing outbreaks of disease among the local population and need to be prevented and dealt with promptly. Photo: Dao Tho |
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