Local Government Chairmen in Ogun State have flagged off distribution of free House to house insecticides treated Nets (ITNs) with the call on residents to adhere strictly to its in order curb malaria cases across the state.
At Ijebu Ode Local Government, the Chairman, Babatunde Emilola – Gazal sought the cooperation and support of all in the distribution of the Nets, and on the adherence to its precautions, use and repair.
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He also called on the people to join him to prevent the prevalence of malaria in the local government area, through a continuous cutting of weeds in their neighbourhood, disposal of all stagnant water, clearing of surrounding drainages, and maintaining a healthy and hygiene habit.
“A responsible government will not play with the health of her people, just as a healthy nation is regarded as a wealthy nation. Our administration in collaboration with Society for Family Health (SFH), has provided free Malaria testing with the use of Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Kits and Drugs in all health facilities in the local government area, for the use of our people,” said Emilola -Gazal said.
The Chairmen, Abeokuta North local government, Adebayo Ayorinde
and the Society of Family Health (SFH) performed the flag-off ceremony was held at the Iberekodo Primary Health Center, Abeokuta, which also had other partners in attendance, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), and Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
Speaking at the event, Wife of the Chairman, Mrs. Bolatito Ayorinde observed that Malaria had become a major public health concern, especially as it is one of the leading causes of maternal and child deaths in the country.
She added however that while the disease is preventable and curable, the use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) significantly reduce the risk of contracting it.
According to her, the insecticide treated nets mass replacement exercise would help each family in the local government in the fight against malaria.
