Doctors identified several cases of tuberculosis, worrying cases of cutaneous diphtheria as well as a very large spread of scabies with the risk of secondary infection inside the building. In addition, the findings indicate that additional undetected tuberculosis cases are suspected and there is an increased risk of developing pulmonary diphtheria cases and future polio cases. In addition to the infectious diseases, doctors are also questioning the particularly worrying mental health of the occupants, Ms Jodogne’s office explained in a press release.
According to him, this visit was also an opportunity to see the state of decay of the building. The report confirms that without heavy work, careful and continuous health monitoring and significant material contributions, the building, which is unsuitable for hosting asylum seekers, risks worsening the already critical health situation.
I demand that the Fed assume its responsibilities very quickly
“As mayor, I feel immense frustration because none of the possible solutions are within the competence of the municipalities. I ask the federal government to assume its responsibilities very quickly, to avoid such a deterioration in the health situation that would become even more dangerous for asylum seekers. We are confirmed that the vast majority of those present have attachment 26, which places them directly under your responsibility.“, commented Cécile Jodogne, quoted in the press release.
Because of this “only the relocation and medical support organized by Fedasil would make it possible to avoid an even more chaotic situation. “While there is currently no risk to the inhabitants of the North Quarter, the situation could change if these 700 people were forced to leave the building and live on the streets.”he said, announcing a close consultation with Federal State Secretary Nicole de Moor’s office in the presence of regional representatives.
