Health Consequences of the Chernobyl Disaster 40 Years Later
April 21, 2026
Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, Petros Khourin, a cleanup worker, shares his ongoing health issues. Out of the 40 workers sent alongside him, only five are still alive, and none are healthy. Khourin participated in constructing the sarcophagus for reactor 4, handling hazardous materials. Despite the risks, he was eager to help. The current Ukrainian government criticizes the Soviet authorities for their handling of the disaster.