Yemi Obafemi
As part of measures to prevent the spread of cholera, Kano state government has urged residents to use water treatment substances to purify rain water before use.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday, by the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Health, Ibrahim Abdullahi and issued to journalists.
Abdullahi advised the residents that if they must use rain water it must then be purified using water treatment substances, including boiling and filtering before use as the rainy season comes up with cholera complications which some states in the country have already fallen victim to.
He said: “Hence, it is necessary to warn and remind the people that prevention is better than cure. People should always examine what they take, most importantly vegetables, fruits and drinking water. People need to be wary in this regard to protect themselves from contaminated food or water.
“It is important for people to understand that the rainwater at the beginning of the rainy season is unclean. If one must use it, it must then be purified using water treatment substances, including boiling and filtering before use.
“This will help greatly to safeguard people against the bondage of cholera.”
The Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf also urged people also urged people to report to the nearest health facility as soon as possible whenever they fall ill, praying for the safety of Kano state and its people against cholera and other illnesses
He also emphasised the need to always wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly with clean water before consumption because they are mostly purchased from the markets with little cleanliness.
Labaran further assured that the state Governor, Abba Yusuf’s administration will continue to give all the needed attention to the healthcare of the people of the state.
