In it's efforts to curb the spread of Lassa fever ,the Lagos State Chapter of the
Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria on Monday said it
has killed at least 7,243 rats at eight major markets in the state under
its de-rat market programme.
Speaking at a Workshop for health officers organised by the Ministry
of Local Government and Community Affairs, President of the Association,
Mr. Samuel Akingbehin, said the killing of 7,243 rats was carried out
at Onigbongbo, Oshodi, Oke-Odo, Ikotun Idanwo, Ojuwoye, Mile 12 and
Alaba Rago Markets in the state.
Akingbehin said de-rating the markets was part of the association’s efforts to curb the spread of Lassa fever in the state.
“The exercise is strategic to our efforts aimed at preventing communicable diseases. We have begun the programme since the outbreak of Lassa fever,” he said.
Lmao. Where they counting the rats? This whole thing just bringsa funny imagery to my mind. Imagine grown men in the market running after rats
ReplyDeleteJust fumigate your entire environment and stop stressing..
ReplyDeleteMadam..the markets where you and tye eateries you frequent get foodstuffs from thosedirty markets that are breeding ground for these pests. so nope fumigating just your homes is not enough
DeleteOperation kill every rat U see!
ReplyDeleteLmao.... my thought exactly!
DeleteYes oo,I set rat poison everywere
DeleteNice move
ReplyDeleteIf I hear! Who was counting? Just passing o
ReplyDeleteIf I hear! Who was counting? Just passing o
ReplyDeletelmao who counted?
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