The Gambia urges better hygiene to curb conjunctivitis
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Gambiana
Abubacarr Trawalley of the Gambian eye-care service recommends hygiene measures to curb the spread of conjunctivitis, known as “Apollo”. He advises regular handwashing and not sharing towels or eye drops; the recommendations were issued in a health advisory reported by Gambiana.
The Gambia is calling for stronger personal hygiene and community awareness to limit the spread of conjunctivitis, also known as Apollo. Abubacarr Trawalley of the Eye Unit Department made the call in a health advisory reported by Gambiana.
The advisory recommends washing hands regularly with soap and clean water, avoiding rubbing or touching the eyes, and not sharing towels, facecloths, pillows, eye drops or eye cosmetics. It also advises cleaning frequently touched surfaces and ensuring that eye-drop bottles are not used by more than one person.
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