2 feared Dead, 20 Hospitalised Due To Excessive Salt Consumption To Prevent Ebola

When I first received the salt and warm water broadcast message yesterday, the first thing that came to my mind was, wtf! How can anyone in their right mind bath with salt water and drink same, without causing some serious harm to the body and damage to the intestine.
Well, I ignored all the messages, and when some close associates specifically sent me messages to make sure I use the salt water before I leave home, I told them I have heard *abi no be so*.

It’s so sad that some people are gullible enough to carry out the so called instruction without verifying the source of the message.

According to ThisDay News, at least two persons have been feared dead and 20 others hospitalised in various hospitals in Plateau State after consuming excessive quantity of salt and bitter kola to prevent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) attack.

There was an Ebola scare in Jos on Thursday night, and citizens were advised in text messages and other social media to dissolve table salt in warm water and drink, and also use same in taking their bath. Unfortunately, the victims, who wanted to fortify themselves against the attack of the disease took the salt in excess and later came down with various ailments.

The two, were rushed to the hospital by their family members after they suddenly collapsed in the morning, having consumed too much of salt over night. They later died of high blood pressure in the hospitals.

According to medical personnel in the hospitals where the other patients are currently taking treatment in Jos, some developed ulcer, while others stool profusely, having consumed the table salt in excess.

The hospital source added that most of the patients hospitalised were women and children.

P.S

please o make sure you verify the source of any information before carrying out its instruction. #NuffSaid