Residents of Bauchi State have been advised 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.
The advice was given by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman, who is currently among those affected.
The Speaker made the disclosure in a post on his Facebook handle seen on Monday, saying that he woke up on Sunday with the infection from nowhere.
The Speaker therefore urged 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 efforts to get an official reaction 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 or respond to messages sent to his phone number.
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