The chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Friday Ovoke Warri has charged residents of the area to catch on the federal government opportunity to collect their treated mosquito nets without any delay.
Warri who gave the charge Monday during the flag off distribution of mosquito nets exercise at Umeh community of Isoko South commended governor Sheriff Oborevwori for always concerned about the wellbeing and welfare of Deltans in all ramifications.
“We extend greetings from our distinguished governor, His Excellency, the Right Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori, who holds your wellbeing in high regard and values what may seem insignificant to others.”
Warri who was represented at the event by the Secretary to Isoko South council, Zino Osuofa, tasked residents who are beneficiaries to take the exercise very seriously.
Speaking earlier, the net coordinator, Mrs Ebere Eze, stated that the distribution of the free insecticide-treated mosquito nets is aimed at preventing malaria in rural areas.
On her part, the ambassador for the free distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and wife of the Isoko South, Mrs. Abigail Warri, noted, “prevention is better than cure”, emphasising that preventing malaria or timely treatment of malaria is crucial, as failure to do so can lead to more severe illnesses, particularly in children and elderly parents with weakened immune systems.
She therefore appealed to the beneficiaries to utilise the free insecticide-treated mosquito nets for the intended purpose and also ensure they collect their mosquito nets without delay.
The Isoko South first lady, further advised them to ensure their children sleep inside the mosquito nets at night, especially those in riverine communities like Umeh, Ikpide-Irri, Igbide and others.
“Ensure you collect your insecticide-treated mosquito nets, as prevention is preferable to cure; it is advisable to prevent malaria by avoiding mosquito bites.” She added
The complimentary distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets is aimed at providing a free distribution of nets across rural communities in the Isoko South Local Government Area.
Malaria can affect both children and adult citizens of the local area. Consequently, the government is well aware of the formidable challenges facing healthcare delivery services in the locality, a sector that necessitates substantial financial commitment.
Nevertheless, the government is taking proactive measures to overcome these challenges, particularly as the rainy season approaches, with the objective of enabling our citizens to live a life free from preventable and manageable illnesses, despite the limited financial resources available.
