By Dare Akogun
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on residents of the state to inculcate healthy lifestyles to insulate them against Hepatitis B infection.
This followed a Motion on Notice titled” Need to for Massive Awareness and Sensitization Campaign on Hepatitis B in Kwara State” during today’s plenary.
The leader of the house, Abubakar Olawoyin said the disease could be contracted through unacceptable sexual behaviours.
He expressed worry that Hepatitis B disease is extremely easier to transmit sexually than HIV if not tackled.
In his contribution, Co-Sponsor of the Motion, hon. Razaq Owolabi representing Share / Oke-Ode constituency advocated for community based awareness, free screening and prohibition of unscreened blood for transfusion to combat the ailment.
Reading the resolutions of the House, Speaker, hon Yakubu Danladi-Salihu urged the state Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to direct the Ministry of Health to make available Hepatitis B vaccines in large quantities in all medical facilities across the state
Our Assembly correspondent reports that the speaker thereafter cautioned the residents of the state against actions that could negatively affect their health.
