The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), an NGO, Dr. Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano(Osodieme) has called on mothers to insist on basic hygiene practice especially at home stem the spread of Corona Virus.
Mrs Obiano made the plea in Awka today as part of advocacy and sentization campaign on the threats of Corona Virus- covid 19 and what can the citizens can do to stop it’s spread.
Said Mrs Obiano:
” I am aware that the government has issued health advisory guidelines but you can see that many of our people are still acting ignorantly. Could you imagine that people still shudder that you refused to shake their hands? Avioding such simple gestures could make a big difference in the spread of this disease yet we ignore the warning.”
” I am talking as a mother and at the same time urging our women to gird their loins at this critical period and manage the homefront by ensuring that everyone observes basic hygiene to safeguard family members. Some complain that sanitizers are now expensive but the use of running water and soap to wash hands for 20 secsons is still effective.”
Teach your household things like:
“Don’t touch your nose, mouth etc. no hand shakes, no embrace, don’t go out if you feel ill. When you feel cold, cough or headache please stay at home and do the hot water therapy. “
According to Osodieme, hot water therapy is simple:
“Boil water add rob, aboniki, or any hot balm. Put the bucket or bowl on the floor sit down near it (be careful not to spill it on yourself) use a blanket to cover yourself and the hot water and inhale and exhale for about 30 minutes. Repeat till you feel better. Drink warm water with slice of lemon or lime till you are well again.” She advised.”
Furthermore, Mrs Obiano stated, if we all adhere to these basic healthy practices, we will surely avoid the worst. Of course we must be prayerful by dedicating the wellbeing of our family on the hands of God Almighty. I have no doubt that we will have course to thank God for His mercies through this period of malady and adversity.
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