The Executive Chairman of Atiba local government, Offa-meta, Oyo, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem has called on the residents of the Royal council to be more vigilant, imbibe good sanitation and hygiene in their various homes, and communities as a preventive measure against the cholera diseases.
Hon. Adetunji tasked the residents to key into the safety precautions in a bid to combat the further spread of the cholera outbreak at the grassroots level.
In a statement released and made available to newsmen by the director of digital communication, Rasheed Olawale, on Monday, Hon. Adetunji expressed heartfelt concerns about the pandemic leading to the death of some individuals due to poor sanitation.
“Cholera spreads through direct transmission by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, and indirect transmission due to poor sanitation and lack of hand washing.
Symptoms of cholera include severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, rapid dehydration, muscle cramps, fever, and sometimes collapse”, he said.
According to him, treatment options for cholera include rehydration using Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) for mild to moderate dehydration. Intravenous Fluids are used for severely dehydrated patients and given only in medical facilities and supervised by medical personnel.
“To prevent cholera, citizens are urged to ensure safe drinking water by boiling, chlorinating, or using bottled water, and avoiding ice products made from untreated water.
Maintaining proper sanitation by using toilets, safely disposing of feces, and avoiding open defecation is crucial. Practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands with soap and clean water regularly, especially before eating, preparing food, and after using the toilet, is essential as following food safety guidelines”, Wabkem advised.
He assured the residents that local health officials are actively working to control the outbreak of cholera adding that suspected cases can be reported via the State emergency hotline 615.
While emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene and taking proactive measures to prevent cholera outbreaks, the Council Boss promised to keep the public informed and reinstated his commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of its citizens.
“We urge everyone to adopt these preventive measures and report any suspected cases promptly to safeguard our communities”, he stated.
