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Togo/Dead fish in Todman: Government warns of serious health risk
May 6, 2025 in HEALTH
A worrying situation mobilized Togolese health authorities on Saturday, May 3. A large quantity of dead fish was discovered in the Todman rainwater retention basin in Lomé. Alerted, technical teams from the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, in collaboration with other relevant departments, quickly intervened to evacuate and incinerate the fish in question.
Faced with this unusual phenomenon, a security cordon was set up around the site to prevent any attempt by the public to retrieve the fish. An investigation was immediately launched to determine the causes of this mass mortality, while samples were taken for toxicological and chemical analysis.
Authorities are warning against consuming these potentially contaminated fish. Ingestion could lead to serious foodborne illnesses, including vomiting, poisoning, colic, and severe diarrhea.
In a press release published on May 5, the government called on the public to be extremely vigilant and urged everyone to refrain from consuming any fish of dubious origin that might appear on the shelves. "Civic behavior and scrupulous adherence to this call are essential to avoid any health complications that could be detrimental to life," the statement emphasized.
The results of the analyses are expected in the coming days to determine the exact origin of this situation and take appropriate measures.
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Ministry of Health Togo
@MSPS_Togo
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The government is alerting and advising the public after detecting a mass fish kill in the Todman stormwater retention basin.
5:11 PM · May 5, 2025
Togo/Dead fish in Todman: Government warns of serious health risk
May 6, 2025 in HEALTH
A worrying situation mobilized Togolese health authorities on Saturday, May 3. A large quantity of dead fish was discovered in the Todman rainwater retention basin in Lomé. Alerted, technical teams from the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, in collaboration with other relevant departments, quickly intervened to evacuate and incinerate the fish in question.
Faced with this unusual phenomenon, a security cordon was set up around the site to prevent any attempt by the public to retrieve the fish. An investigation was immediately launched to determine the causes of this mass mortality, while samples were taken for toxicological and chemical analysis.
Authorities are warning against consuming these potentially contaminated fish. Ingestion could lead to serious foodborne illnesses, including vomiting, poisoning, colic, and severe diarrhea.
In a press release published on May 5, the government called on the public to be extremely vigilant and urged everyone to refrain from consuming any fish of dubious origin that might appear on the shelves. "Civic behavior and scrupulous adherence to this call are essential to avoid any health complications that could be detrimental to life," the statement emphasized.
The results of the analyses are expected in the coming days to determine the exact origin of this situation and take appropriate measures.
@togoactualite.com
https://togoactualite.com/togo-pois...rnement-alerte-sur-un-risque-sanitaire-grave/
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Ministry of Health Togo
@MSPS_Togo
·
The government is alerting and advising the public after detecting a mass fish kill in the Todman stormwater retention basin.
5:11 PM · May 5, 2025