- Dry season in Nigeria linked to respiratory diseases, asthma, and increased meningitis outbreaks.
- Experts recommend staying indoors, wearing face masks, staying hydrated, and getting vaccinated.
- Children, people with asthma, and those in northern Nigeria are at higher risk during the dry season.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that dry season can trigger a range of health challenges, including respiratory diseases, asthma attacks, and an increased risk of cerebrospinal meningitis outbreaks.
Experts emphasise that children, individuals with asthma or chronic bronchitis, and those living in northern Nigeria are particularly vulnerable during this period.
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Professor Tanimola Akande, a Public Health expert, highlighted that while all age groups are at risk, children are the most susceptible due to the dusty environment, dry air, and water scarcity common during the dry season. “Diseases like the common cold, bronchitis, and increased asthma attacks are common. Meningitis outbreaks are also a frequent concern,” he said.
To protect against these health risks, Professor Akande advises Nigerians to stay indoors during dusty periods, wear face masks to reduce exposure to germs, use fans or air conditioners in extreme heat, and stay hydrated. Vaccination, especially against meningitis, is also recommended.
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Dr. Dumebi Owa, a public health practitioner and former president of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, also emphasized building immunity through proper nutrition. “A strong immune system is key in preventing communicable diseases,” she said, urging Nigerians to hydrate regularly and wear face masks to protect against dust, particularly in overcrowded areas.
Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike, Director of the Neglected Tropical Diseases Elimination Programme, called for proactive vaccination, especially in meningitis-prone states, as the disease can strike any time during the dry season. “Vaccination is the first principle of prevention, especially for children under five,” he added.
As Nigeria faces the health challenges of the dry season, experts stress the importance of vaccination, hydration, and proper hygiene practices to protect vulnerable populations.
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