The state commissioner for Health, Dr. Labaran Yusuf has confirmed
five people dead out of 336 victims of cholera outbreak, just as
measures are being taking to curb the spread of the disease which has
already gulped over N20 million from the government.
Urging residents to take preventive measures to avoid further spread of the deadly disease, Labaran said, the government is providing all the necessary drugs and treatment for those already affected.
He said that already, his ministry has pre-positioned the needed drugs in all the affected areas, “we have also engaged in mass health education and enlightenment. We have also created cholera treatment centres. We have commenced public awareness and case-supporting initiatives.”
The Commissioner, however, urged residents to immediately report discovered cases of gastroenteritis and vomiting to healthcare centres for prompt medical attention, adding that it is the major symptom of cholera.
He further advised residents to compulsorily wash vegetables and fruits before consumption, as well as to avoid eating roadside prepared food and unprotected drinks.
He listed other measures to include the restriction and confinement of victims and to ensure that water must be boiled before drinking, “avoid unwashed vegetables and fruits, and ensure to wash your hands after making use of the toilet as the disease is contagious."
Dr Labaran also directed all healthcare facilitators to restrict themselves from venturing into isolated areas, warning that cholera is a killer disease.
Urging residents to take preventive measures to avoid further spread of the deadly disease, Labaran said, the government is providing all the necessary drugs and treatment for those already affected.
He said that already, his ministry has pre-positioned the needed drugs in all the affected areas, “we have also engaged in mass health education and enlightenment. We have also created cholera treatment centres. We have commenced public awareness and case-supporting initiatives.”
The Commissioner, however, urged residents to immediately report discovered cases of gastroenteritis and vomiting to healthcare centres for prompt medical attention, adding that it is the major symptom of cholera.
He further advised residents to compulsorily wash vegetables and fruits before consumption, as well as to avoid eating roadside prepared food and unprotected drinks.
He listed other measures to include the restriction and confinement of victims and to ensure that water must be boiled before drinking, “avoid unwashed vegetables and fruits, and ensure to wash your hands after making use of the toilet as the disease is contagious."
Dr Labaran also directed all healthcare facilitators to restrict themselves from venturing into isolated areas, warning that cholera is a killer disease.
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