An outbreak of Cholera has been reported in Ijebu North Local Government, Ogun state and it has reportedly claimed four lives as of Sunday evening.
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‘I can tell you that we have four casualties already and efforts are already ongoing to deal with this emergency, that is the much I can say for now’ a source said.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Special Adviser on health had in a statement issued on Sunday alerted residents of the state to the outbreak of Cholera in the local government.
‘There is an outbreak of Cholera (Aarun òní gbá méjì) in the Ijebu North Local Government , Ogun state. Cholera is known to occur during raining seasons and may also be associated with poor environment and personal hygiene.
It is commonly present with stooling with or without vomiting leading to dehydration. Cholera can result in death if the severe dehydration is not promptly corrected. We implore all citizens of Ogun state to; ‘Please Report all cases of Stooling with or without vomiting to the nearest government health facility and notify the LGA DSNO (08069788449).
Ensure proper personal and environmental hygiene. Citizens should wash their hand frequently (before and after using the toilet or eating). Use water from clean sources, treat water before use and boil before drinking.
Wash and cook food thoroughly before eating. Prevent open defecation
Please be careful of the food and water you take, because cholera is caused by water or food contaminated with faeces. Thank you all for your Support and Cooperation’ the statement concluded – Team@orientactualmags.com
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