By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman has announced that he is currently down with the seasonal eye infection popularly called Apolo.
The Speaker, who is currently among those affected with the disease, made the announcement vide his Facebook page, seen by Timely News Post on Monday.
He therefore urged residents of Bauchi State to observe proper hygiene and avoid sharing personal items that could facilitate the transmission of the highly contagious eye infection commonly known as “Apollo” which is currently spreading across the State.
Abubakar Suleiman, in the post stated that, “I woke up today (Sunday) with the infection from nowhere.”
The Speaker therefore urged the residents to take precautions to prevent further spread of the infection.
He said, “By God’s grace, I woke up today with a highly contagious eye infection commonly known as ‘Apollo,’ which is currently spreading across Bauchi State.”
The Speaker, who expressed concern over the spread of the infection, urged residents to remain vigilant and maintain proper hygiene.
He said, “I urge everyone to be vigilant, maintain good hygiene, and take appropriate preventive measures to help stop the further spread of the infection within the community.”
Apollo, also known as conjunctivitis, is a contagious eye infection that can spread through contact with infected persons or contaminated surfaces and personal items.
All those who commented on the post wished him well and quick recovery from the illness while a few others advises him to visit the hospital and meet an Optician for correct medication.
All efforts to get official reactions from the State Primary Healthcare Board, failed as the Executive Chairman, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed could not be reached, he did not pick up his phone nor responded to messages sent to his phone number.
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