Forum Seeks More Effort Against Malaria

The Rivers State Government has been urged to put more effort and resources in the ongoing campaign against the continuous spread of malaria in the state.

This was the outcome of a one day sensitisation seminar on combating the malaria menace organised by the Rumuomoi Community Development Committee (CDC) in conjunction with the Junior Chamber International (JCK) and the Rivers State Ministry of Health.

Speaking at the occasion, a senior nurse in the state Mrs B.M. Amadi described malaria as one of the highest causes of death in developing countries.

Mrs Amadi who attributed the causes of malaria to mosquito also gave its symptoms as headache, fever, weakness and urged the participants to ensure regular cleanliness at all times.

She also urged for the use of the mosquito nets, increase fumigation of the environment, while mothers breast feeding their babies should cover them very well.

Also speaking, the chairman of the Rumuomoi Community Development Committee (CDC) Mr Robinson Engiuoku said that the programme will help to enlighten the community on better ways of preventing malaria in the area.

He also urged the people to avail themselves of the opportunity provided by the free medical care programme to improve their health condition.

The Chief Nursing Officer, Psychiatric Hospital Port Harcourt, Mrs Mgechi Obiandu who spoke on Drug Abuse, warned them against self medication as it is dangerous.

She also warned against indulging in such drugs as, Indian hemp, alcohol, cocaine amongst others.

In her speech, the president of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Miss Otuebong Ini said that the organisation has assisted several communities in the state through the donation of drugs. Miss Ini also advised the youths to give more attention to issues that concern their health.

Earlier, the president of Rumuomoi Academic Movement Mr Nyenwene N. Dike said that the movement is out to ensure the growth and development of the community.

Harry Ikuroa