Josemaria Escriva Foundation Sensitises Ekpoma Residents on Dangers of Lassa Fever.

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By Lucky Isibor.


Josemaria Esciva Foundation has embarked on sensitisation of Ekpoma residents on the dangers, prevention and treatment of Lassa Fever.

The sensitisation exercise which started on Friday, 13 May saw members of the Josemaria Escriva Foundation embark  on enlightenment campaign round markets and other public places in Ekpoma town, to sensitize the people about Lassa Fever disease.
Comrade (Dr.) Jude Obasanmi, (L)Chief Responsibility Officer, Josemaria Escriva Foundation and another member during the sensitisation.

The sensitization was carried out in collaboration with Concerned Ekpoma Environment Stakeholders Forum, League of Friends United and Esan West Local Government Council.

The Chief Responsibility Officer of Josemaria Escriva Foundation, Comrade Dr. Jude Obasanmi noted that the programme was geared towards creating more awareness about Lassa Fever disease currently ravaging the communities in Esan West Local Government Area and other communities in Edo Central.

He said the  people are being sensitized on the need to adhere strictly to the preventive measures, such as regular hand washing, ensuring clean environment and blocking all avenues through which rats could gain access into the homes, among others.

" The programme is designed to create more awareness about Lassa Fever disease ravaging our community. It is on record that Esan West Local Government is ranking highest in terms of number of people that have been infected with the disease.

"So we are creating enlightenment to let people know that if they imbibe the various protocols on how to prevent these rats from entering their homes, they'll be safe. We have also told them if they have symptoms, they should go to the nearest health facility for diagnosis", he explained.

Comrade Obasanmi Jude also called on waste managers to spread their business activities in Ekpoma as waste management was very promising in the area. He also appealed to the Local Government Council Head of Administration Engr Edward Irhiogbe to sustain the awareness and also ensure that the filt removed from the drains were cleared. He said, the Foundation will continue the enlightenment to other parts of Edo Central.

Comrade Lawrence Isiraojie and Comrade Samuel Osagie, in their separate remarks also spoke on the reason behind the campaign and emphasized  the need for the people to imbibe good sanitation habits, as well as the need to avoid bush burning which cause the vectors - rats- to leave their natural habitats for homes.

The team also visited the New Market along Benin/ Auchi Express Way to ensure that refuse at the market was properly disposed. There were health talks and distribution of flyers by members of the foundation.






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