As part of measures to contain cholera, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board has embarked on advocacy and inspection of facilities on Lagos Island and its environs.
Leading the team, Registrar, Babatunde Adele and other officials inspected Oshodi, Epetedo, Adeniji Adele, Anikantamo, Pelewura and Oja-Oba areas on Lagos Island, sensitising members against using untreated water and accessories.
The team advised members on the need to maintain a healthy and hygienic environment, which, according to it, should be under the code of conduct of traditional medicine practice.
Practitioners were advised to refer their patients to General Hospital whenever they detected suspected cholera cases. They were enjoined to first give their patients first aid treatment.
Addressing practitioners, he said: “Let us curtail cholera, by complying with rules, and live and maintain a hygienic environment.”
Kadri, owner of Ijaola Kadri Traditional Birth Attendants, promised to live up to expectations. The board has scheduled visits to other councils, especially those with high rates of the disease.
