Kano State Government has advised residents not to drink rainwater to prevent the spread of cholera as the rainy season has begun.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Government gave the advice through a statement released to the press on Saturday, by the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Health, Ibrahim Abdullahi.
According to Abdullahi, the advice is needed because rainy season comes up with cholera complications which some states in the nation 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.”
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“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.”
Also, Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf advised people to always wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly with clean water before consuming them because they are mostly purchased from the markets with little cleanliness.
Yusuf 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?, noting health is one of the aspects that the governor accords maximum priorities.
In addition, Labaran urged people to report to the nearest health facility as soon as possible whenever they fall ill.
He further prayed for the safety of Kano state and its people against cholera and other illnesses.
