HOW CHOLERA IS PREVENTED: HOW CHOLERA IS PREVENTED:

HOW CHOLERA IS SPREAD:HOW CHOLERA IS SPREAD:

lBy washing your hands thoroughlywith soap or ash after taking care ofa person suffering from cholera, afterusing the toilet and before handling,preparing and eating food.

lBy only drinking water from safesources i.e tap, borehole or protectedwell or spring.

lBy disinfecting all water througheither boiling or use of waterpurifying tablets or solutions.

lBy cooking food thoroughly andeating it whilst hot.

lBy storing all water in cleancontainers and keeping themcovered.

lBy washing fruits and vegetablesunder safe running water beforeeating them.

lBy always using a recommendedtoilet and keeping it clean.

lBy disposing of all refuse in aproperly constructed refuse pit.

lBy avoiding shaking hands at publicgatherings, particularly funerals,during a cholera outbreak.

If you suspect Cholera in your area advise health workers at your nearest health facility immediately.

Cholera is a diarrhoeal disease caused by a germ called vibrio cholerae.It is characterised by severe watery diarrhoea and vomiting.

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