The Oyo State government on Friday has intimated residents and citizens of the State on the dangers of cholera outbreak, urging them to prioritise preventive measures.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Ayoola Adebisi, disclosed this during a Press briefing with Media men in Ibadan.

This came at the heels of outbreak of cholera in some parts of the state-Ido, Akinyele and Irepo.

While Dr. Adebisi reassured the populace of Oyo State Government’s effective preparedness for the prevention of cholera outbreak, he pleaded with them to own their actions, by ensuring that they maintain hygienic practices.

The Permanent Secretary explained that cholera, is a water-borne disease that thrives in unhygienic conditions and is fuelled by practices such as eating or drinking of contaminated food or water.

He appealed to residents to ensure the use toilet facilities and avoid polluted water, large gathering of people or contact with persons with cholera.

He explained that Disease Surveillance officers in all 33 LGAs have been put on alert to institute preventive measures in their respective domains.

Furthermore, he said health professionals in public and private hospitals have been placed on alert, to promptly respond to outbreak of cholera in event of any occurrence.

Dr. ‘Bunmi Babalola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.