NIJ students sensitise Lagos residents to cholera outbreak

Cholera

The esteemed Development Communication Students of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, comprising Adeshina Michael, Omaraye Grace, Yaya Mariam, and Oreka Akerejola, have issued a fervent appeal to the populace of Nigeria, with particular emphasis on the inhabitants of Lagos State, to adopt a proactive stance in combating the scourge of Cholera.

This entreaty was conveyed through a formal statement disseminated with the express purpose of sensitizing the citizens of Lagos State regarding the imperative measures to be taken in preventing and treating this pernicious disease.

The necessity for this statement arose in response to the alarming reports of Cholera outbreaks in all twenty localities of Nigeria’s second most populous state.

The Development Communication students emphasized that, whilst Cholera is a treatable affliction, its potential to prove fatal if not addressed with the requisite gravity and expediency cannot be overstated.

The students elucidated that Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness precipitated by the infection of the intestine with Vibrio cholerae bacteria, a malady notorious for its rapid onset and potentially lethal consequences if left untreated.

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Furthermore, the students highlighted the causal factors of Cholera, citing contaminated water, food, and inadequate sanitation as primary contributors to its transmission. They also underscored the heightened risk of Cholera transmission in areas beset by inadequate water treatment, poor sanitation, and insufficient hygiene practices.

In order to mitigate the risk of Cholera, the students urged the residents of Lagos to remain vigilant and attentive to common symptoms, including severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, thirst, and muscle cramps, noting that these symptoms can manifest within a few hours to five days post-infection.

Regarding preventive measures, the Development Communication students counseled Lagos residents to ensure the consumption of safe water (either boiled, treated, or bottled) and thoroughly cooked, hot food, while avoiding raw foods altogether. Additionally, they stressed the importance of regular handwashing with soap and clean water, proper utilization of sanitation facilities, and safe disposal of waste.

For further information and guidance on Cholera, the students directed the populace to contact the Lagos State Health Management Agency at 070045372356.”

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