Oluwafeyisayo Adebanjo 

The University Health Service(UHS), on the 19th November, 2024, advised the University community of the University of Ibadan as regards the season of harmattan and celebration.

The memorandum duly signed by the Director of Health Service, Dr Aderonke B. Ajav recommended eight measures to be taken for the season.

It reads this:

The University Community is hereby advised to ensure the following in view of the change to the season of Harmattan and celebrations

i. Adequate fluid intake especially water

ii. Appropriate clothing

iii. Proper moisturizing of the body

iv. Balanced healthy diet with intentional consumption of adequate fruits & vegetables on a regular basis & incrementing preference for organic options

v. Collaboration with food vendors/caterers to favour health

vi. Early/Prompt reporting of illness

vii. Personal and environmental hygiene

viii. Observance of other universally recommended health and safety precautions like regular & adequate hand washing, use of face masks when required, & all other principles of healthy living.