Fears of a widespread cholera outbreak have gripped Imo state, prompting schools to take drastic measures to protect their students and staff.
With reports of the deadly disease spreading rapidly across the state, educational institutions are on high alert, taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of cholera among their campus communities.
Although the state commissioner for
Primary Health, Social Services and Health Insurance, Prosper Ohayagha Success has allayed the fears, the development has sparked concern among parents, teachers, and students, as the state struggles to contain the outbreak.
Bethel Seminary School in Umudibia Nekede, Owerri, has sounded the alarm over the outbreak of cholera in the state, urging students and staff to take preventive measures to avoid the spread of the disease.
The school’s Rector, Henry Afuta on Sunday, arranged for a special lecture by medical professionals, Dr. Okere and Dr. Mrs. Francisca Ijeoma Osuji, to educate the school community on how to prevent the spread of cholera.
According to him, the lecture which will take place on Thursday at 7:30 am in the school chapel “is mandatory for all staff and students.”
The move comes as cholera outbreaks have been reported in various parts of the country, including Imo State.
Cholera is a highly infectious and deadly disease, and prompt action is necessary to prevent its spread, he said.
“By taking proactive steps, Bethel Seminary School aims to ensure the safety and well-being of its students and staff.”
He urged everyone to take this warning seriously and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
However, Dr. Prosper Ohayagha has allayed fears of a cholera outbreak in the state, stating that test results from all 27 local government areas have come out negative.
“When we heard of the report of the 28 suspected cases in the 27 LGAs, we did a test and came out negative. We don’t have any outbreak yet, it was a suspected case,” Dr. Ohayagha told the Nation.