As part of efforts to prevent the spread of cholera in Oyo, the state government has released some guidelines to ensure that food handlers in public schools follow strict hygiene practices.
The executive chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran disclosed this in Ibadan on Saturday, June 22.
He advised headteachers to implement the measures to prevent cholera outbreaks in public basic schools in the state.
Adeniran noted that the Oyo State Government, through the board, “is on top of its game to ensure that public basic schools are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of students.”
Adeniran urged parents, guardians, as well as school authorities to adhere to safety guidelines.
He said the board would work with education secretaries, teachers and other stakeholders to ensure strict compliance.
The advisory emphasised the importance of hand hygiene, recommending that children carry hand sanitisers and frequently wash their hands with soap and water, especially before meals and after using the restroom.
Adeniran also recommended that schools keep Oral Rehydration Salt available in their clinics to manage dehydration cases promptly.
He noted that schools should notify the state emergency hotline, 615, immediately, in case of any health emergency or suspected cholera cases.
Adeniran listed other preventive measures to include regular comprehensive health talks on cholera prevention.
