Ensure good personal and environmental hygiene as well as avoiding over-crowded places and ensure proper ventilation in homes and public spaces
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno has advised people in the state to remain vigilant on the rising cases of suspected Meningitis.
The Commissioner, in a statement on Monday, explained that this has became necessary as most of the samples collected and sent to the laboratory for investigation by the Ministry confirmed to be positive.
He said the ministry has intensified surveillance, case management and public health intervention to curb the spread of the disease.
He therefore urged the people to always take precautionary measures against the deadly disease.
These include seeking immediate medical attention at the nearest health facility upon experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe headache, neck stiffness or any unusual symptoms.
The Commissioner advised people to ensure good personal and environmental hygiene as well as avoiding over-crowded places and ensure proper ventilation in homes and public spaces.
Dr Faruk Abubakar used the medium to call on people to report suspected cases of diseases or any unusual illness to the nearest hospital.
According to him, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has already provided all the necessary medicament to health facilities across the state.