The Lagos State Ministry of Well being has issued a well being advisory to all residents forward of the African Cup of Nations closing between Nigeria Tremendous Eagles and Ivory Coast Elephants on Sunday.
The PUNCH studies that no fewer than 5 Nigerians had been reportedly killed whereas watching the penalty shoot-out between the Nigerian Tremendous Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa throughout the semi-final match in Bouaké, on Wednesday.
An announcement launched on Saturday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Well being, Prof. Akin Abayomi, outlined some suggestions to assist residents prioritize their well being and well-being whereas having fun with soccer matches or different intense actions.
The assertion units out the ideas as follows:
• Know your limits: Perceive your bodily limitations and seek the advice of a well being care skilled if in case you have underlying well being circumstances earlier than partaking in actions that might probably irritate them.
• Keep hydrated and nourished: Crowded, poorly ventilated, scorching environments ought to be averted with consideration to correct hydration. Keep away from extreme alcohol consumption and be sure you drink loads of water and eat nutritious meals to maintain your physique fueled and hydrated, particularly throughout prolonged intervals of sitting and watching the sport.
• Take frequent breaks: Stand up often, stretch and transfer round to stop stiffness and promote circulation. This could additionally assist preserve alertness and stop fatigue.
• Preserve good posture: Sit in a cushty chair with correct again help and keep away from slouching to cut back pressure in your muscle tissues and backbone.
• Keep calm and relaxed: Apply rest methods reminiscent of deep respiration or mindfulness to handle stress and feelings throughout intense moments within the sport.
• Be ready for emergencies: Familiarize your self with the situation of medical services and emergency exits on web site, and know how you can get assist rapidly if essential. Contact the Lagos Emergency Medical Workforce, LASAMBUS, through toll-free 767 or 112 within the occasion of a medical emergency.
Within the assertion, the commissioner additionally urged viewing facilities to make sure that venues the place soccer matches are considered have enough medical services and skilled workers to reply rapidly within the occasion of an emergency.
It additionally suggested residents to hunt quick medical consideration in the event that they expertise any uncommon signs or discomfort.
