The Kano State Government has advised residents against drinking rain water so as to prevent the spread of cholera as the rainy season has set in.
A statement by the Head of the Ministry’s Public Relations Unit, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the advice was necessary because usually the rainy season comes up with cholera complications which some states in the country have already fallen victims of.
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“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.
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“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 of Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf Labaran 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.
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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
