Oyo State government on Saturday debunked reports of a cholera outbreak in some parts of the state.
The Ministry of Health, permanent secretary, Dr. Olusoji Adeyanju debunked the report via a statement made available to pressmen.
According to the statement, a medical team has been put in place to avert unforeseen circumstances.
The statement reads “Surveillance and notification officers in the state and local governments have been put on alert to institute preventive measures and sensitization of residents in markets and other places with a view to responding to any outbreak of such disease in the state.
“This disease is suspected to be highly contagious. It is an infection that may be transmitted from person to person through various channels, most especially where the source of drinking water and foods are polluted or contaminated.
“Our people at the ministry are currently on the field, sensitizing the masses on how to prevent cholera,” he said.