Caretaker Health Minister Sindh Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz has said that Naegleria is dangerous which spreads through water, the only solution to prevent it is to add chlorine to the water.
In his statement regarding Naegleria, Sindh Caretaker Health Minister Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz says that it is possible to prevent Naegleria from specific chlorination in water, be careful in putting water in the nose while ablution and bathing.
The Caretaker Health Minister of Sindh said that many muftis and scholars have issued fatwas and instructions on this.
He said that certain amount of chlorine must be used in swimming pools as well.
He directed that the relevant institutions should re-evaluate the chlorine in the water supplied to the city.
Caretaker Health Minister of Sindh said that 9 deaths due to Naegleria have been reported this year, preventive measures are very important to avoid more deaths from Naegleria.
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