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Students in Kogi state are singing an Ebola-inspired anthem in a government bid to encourage personal hygiene and increase public awareness about the killer virus.
In an unconventional approach to tackling the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) primary and Secondary school students in Kogi state are singing an Ebola anthem composed for them by the Ministry of Education.
According to the state Commissioner for Education, Dr. Agnes Okai, the Ebola Anthem is meant to educate students on the dangers of the EVD in order to check its spread.
"Ebola Virus Disease, the deadliest in history, but we will push you out by taking precaution, by constant washing of hands with water and soap, and keeping environment clean; together we shall push you out," part of the anthem read.
Okai believes that the song will promote improved personal hygiene among students.
Over 3000 schools in the state were also given EVD prevention materials.
The items distributed include plastic buckets with tap, scan thermometers, liquid soap and protective gear.
The Commissioner also revealed that over 7000 teaching and non-teaching staff have been trained to administer the items in the public and private schools in the state.
According to the state Commissioner for Education, Dr. Agnes Okai, the Ebola Anthem is meant to educate students on the dangers of the EVD in order to check its spread.
"Ebola Virus Disease, the deadliest in history, but we will push you out by taking precaution, by constant washing of hands with water and soap, and keeping environment clean; together we shall push you out," part of the anthem read.
Okai believes that the song will promote improved personal hygiene among students.
Over 3000 schools in the state were also given EVD prevention materials.
The items distributed include plastic buckets with tap, scan thermometers, liquid soap and protective gear.
The Commissioner also revealed that over 7000 teaching and non-teaching staff have been trained to administer the items in the public and private schools in the state.
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