‘Apollo’ eye infection spreads in Bauchi, assembly speaker affected

A highly contagious eye infection, widely referred to as "Apollo," is currently spreading throughout Bauchi State, Nigeria. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, revealed on Sunday that he has been affected by the outbreak.

Suleiman shared on his Facebook page that he woke up with the infection, which is commonly known as conjunctivitis. He expressed concern over its rapid spread within the community and issued a call for residents to remain vigilant and adhere to preventive measures. "I urge everyone to be vigilant, maintain good hygiene, and take appropriate preventive measures to help stop the further spread of the infection within the community," he stated.

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By God’s grace, I woke up today with a highly contagious eye infection commonly known as ‘Apollo,’ which is currently spreading across Bauchi State.

The Speaker advised residents to practice good hygiene and refrain from sharing personal items, as these actions can facilitate the transmission of the infection. Apollo, or conjunctivitis, is known to spread through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces and belongings. The outbreak highlights the importance of public health awareness and preventative practices in controlling the spread of contagious diseases.

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I urge everyone to be vigilant, maintain good hygiene, and take appropriate preventive measures to help stop the further spread of the infection within the community.