Cholera: Kano warns against use of rain water

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Kano state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has urged residents to take precautionary measures against the spread of cholera, warning seriously against drinking rain water.

In a statement signed by the Head of the Ministry’s Public Relations Unit, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Dr Labaran said that, ” usually the rainy season comes up with cholera complications which some states in the country have already fallen victims of. Hence, it is necessary to warn and remind the people that prevention is better than cure.”

He said” “People should always examine what they take, most importantly vegetables, fruits and drinking water. People need to be wary in this regard in order to protect themselves from taking contaminated food or water.

“It is important for people to understand that the raining water 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 bondage of cholera.”

The Commissioner also enjoined people to always wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly with clean water before consumption because they are mostly purchased from the markets with little cleanliness.

He assured that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ‘s administration’will continue to give all the needed attention to healthcare of the people of the state, as health is one of the aspects that the Governor accords maximum priorities.

Dr. Labaran urged people to report to the nearest health facility as soon as possible whenever they fall ill, praying for the safety of Kano state and its people against cholera and other illnesses.