24. How can chemical weapons be disposed of or destroyed?
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禁止化学武器组织（OPCW）负责监督和核查《化学武器公约》缔约国安全销毁化学武器的情况。
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has the responsibility for overseeing and verifying the safe and secure destruction of these weapons in countries that are Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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有多种技术可以销毁化学武器，包括焚烧，但倾倒、掩埋或露天燃烧等旧方法已为《化学武器公约》所禁止。
A number of techniques, including incineration, exist for destroyingchemical weapons but older methods such as dumping, burial, or open-pit burning are prohibited under the
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25. 一旦出现化学武器被使用，世卫组织将发挥什么作用？
25. What is WHO’s role if chemical weapons are used?
In accordance with World Health Assembly resolution WHA55.16 adopted in May 2002, technical support is available to Member States from WHO in developing or strengthening preparedness for, and response to, the deliberate use of biological and chemical agents to cause harm.
Under the International Health Regulations, WHO provides assistance to Member States in dealing with the public health consequences of chemical and other emergencies and will therefore respond if assistance is requested.
If requested, WHO will also provide technical support for the UN Secretary-General’s Mechanism to investigate the alleged use of chemical and biological weapons, but WHO has no formal role in investigating the use of chemical weapons.
The statement by the World Health Assembly in resolution WHA20.54 of 25 May 1967 that “scientific achievements, and particularly in the field of biology and medicine – that most humane science – should be used only for mankind’s benefit, but never to do it any harm” remains as valid today as it was then.
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26. 还有哪些组织可以协助应对化学品的蓄意释放？
26. What other organizations could assist in responding to deliberate chemical release?
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which is the implementing organization for the Chemical Weapons Convention, can provide assistance if chemical weapons are used or threatened.