Cholera: NOA sensitises Bayelsa residents to curb spread
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Bayelsa said on Sunday that it had commenced sensitisation to alert the residents of an outbreak of cholera in the state.
The statewide sensitisation followed confirmation of the outbreak by Seiyefa Brisibe, the State’s Commissioner for Health, on January 26.
The acting state director of NOA in Bayelsa, Grace Olobio, made this known in a statement issued in Yenagoa.
Ms Olobio said, “The outbreak is believed to have been caused by contamination of water sources and poor sanitation facilities in the affected areas.”
She explained that signs and symptoms of the disease included diarrhoea, low blood pressure, dehydration, sunken eyes and extreme thirst, rapid weight loss, dry and shrivelled skin, as well as vomiting.
The NOA boss advised the residents to prevent the disease by boiling their water before drinking, washing their hands frequently with soap and running clean water.
She further counselled the people to avoid eating raw and undercooked foods, avoid open defecation and improper disposal of waste.
While calling for calm, the NOA boss urged residents to take immediate precautions to prevent further spread of cholera across the state.
She urged the residents to seek medical attention whenever symptoms of the disease are noticed.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Focus on criminals, stop targeting journalists, CPJ tells Nigerian security agencies
She also pointed out harsh bail requirements imposed on journalists, describing Mr Ugagbe’s bail conditions as “utterly punitive.”
Education
Tinubu upgrades Nasarawa poly to university
Mr Onanuga said the approval followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed Aliyu, who represents the Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
Lagos
Lagos govt signs agreement to automate vehicle registration
Mr Osiyemi said the initiative would simplify and speed up vehicle registration by eliminating cumbersome processes.
States
Three rescued, one body recovered as building collapses in Kano
The PRO attributed the collapse to the use of poor and substandard building materials.
NationWide
FG calls for stronger African collaboration to combat illicit wealth, transnational corruption
Mr Fagbemi added that the recovery and transparent management of proceeds of crime remained a key pillar of the country’s anti-corruption policy.
Heading 2
FG reiterates commitment to ensuring safe return of Nigerians from South Africa
“The last evacuation flight, which is expected to bring home approximately 300 of our nationals, is expected to arrive in Nigeria next week,” Mr Ebienfa said.
