By Innocent Chunga

Nkhotakota, February 22, Mana: Nkhotakota District Hospital officials have announced that they have recorded cases of pink eye disease at Dwangwa in the district.

According to a press statement released on Wednesday signed by Acting Director of Health Services Dr Jacob Kafulafula, there is a significant rise in the cases of pink eye being recorded in the district.

The statement said health officials noted an increase in reported cases of conjunctivitis across various age groups within Matiki and Nkhunga health facility catchment areas in the area of Senior Chief Kanyenda in the district.

According to Kafulafula, the signs and symptoms of the disease include pink or red eye colour in the white part of the eye, itching, and eye discharge, among others.

He has therefore called on communities in the district to take precautionary measures, like practicing good hygiene and avoiding close contact, to prevent further spread of the disease.

The statement assured people that the district hospital is working closely with all stakeholders to monitor the situation and implement appropriate measures to control the spread of the disease.

It is further requesting the public to remain calm and follow all the preventive measures as advertised by health authorities.