Cholera Outbreak: Ogun govt. announces preventive measures in schools
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Ogun government has directed school heads to ensure good health and safety of all learners and staff to prevent the spread of cholera within the school communities.
Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, the commissioner for education, science and technology, gave the directive in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Wednesday.
Mr Arigbabu noted that preventive measures had been put in place to control the spread of the disease in schools in the state.
According to him, the measures take effect from Wednesday, as schools resume from the mid-term break and the Eid-el-Kabir holiday.
He listed some of the measures to include comprehensive health talks on cholera prevention, information on symptoms, transmission routes, proper hand hygiene and safe drinking water practices.
Other measures, he added, are to ensure availability of clean water and soap for hand washing in school premises, encourage regular hand washing, especially before eating and after using the restroom.”
He also directed school heads to promote the use of hand sanitisers with at least 60 per cent alcohol content as support to hand washing.
There should also be regular inspection and maintenance of water sources within school premises to ensure they are safe for drinking, the commissioner also directed.
“Monitor closely the food vendors and ensure that they collect letters from health facilities, certifying their fitness for the job,” he added.
He explained that designated health officers would be in schools to monitor learners and staff for symptoms of cholera (like frequent watery stooling, vomiting, etc.).
He also directed school heads to report any suspected cases immediately to the nearest healthcare centre and to the ministry of education, science and technology.
“By adhering strictly to these preventive measures and maintaining a high level of vigilance, we can collectively safeguard our health and wellbeing during this critical period,” he added.
(NAN)
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