Oyo State government has debunked the insinuation that cholera outbreak has spread to the state.
The State Epidemiologist from the ministry of Health, Dr Iyabo Kareem revealed this during a Current Affairs radio network programme, ‘ORO TO NLO’ on Oluyole 98.5FM.
Dr Kareem added that the residents, citizens and public in the state should watch out for the sources of water they drink and should be wary of locally made beverages and food they eat outside.
While sensitizing the public on first aid in the case of any suspected incident, the state Epidemiologist noted that people should avoid consumption of contaminated food especially cold or raw food.
Dr. Kareem who spoke with Bode stated that anyone stooling and vomiting at this time should be given ORS water and taken to the hospital for proper examination.
She urged the public to prioritise their personal hygiene and avoid open defecation.
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