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#Cholera can spread through contaminated foods.

Make your foods safe before consumption:
➡️WASH fruits and vegetables properly with clean water
➡️STORE your food in well-covered containers
➡️COOK your food properly before eating
➡️USE water from safe sources

#STOPCholera
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Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse & defaecating in open places put the safety of water used for drinking & personal use at risk.

#STOPCholera, ensure to:
➡️Keep your environment clean
➡️Drink or use water that is boiled & stored safely
➡️STOP open defecation
As the rainy season has started, ensure to practice proper environmental hygiene to prevent the spread of cholera at home and in your communities

Avoid open defaecation
Dispose of waste in designated areas
Keep sewers clear from refuse

#StopCholera
UNCLEAN WATER, unwashed hands, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Ensure your water is safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers
➡️STOP open defecation

#STOPCholera
Environmental hygiene is key!

Practice proper environmental hygiene to prevent the spread of #cholera at home and in your communities

STOP open defaecation
Dispose of waste in designated areas
Keep sewers clear from refuse
Clear stagnant water

#StopCholera
A dirty environment aids the spread of infectious diseases.

Always maintain a clean environment in your homes and communities to prevent the spread of #cholera.

#StopCholera
UNCLEAN WATER, unwashed hands, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Ensure your water is safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers
➡️STOP open defecation

#STOPCholera
UNCLEAN WATER, unwashed hands, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Ensure your water is safe before use:
➡️BOIL water before drinking
➡️USE water from safe sources
➡️STORE water in properly coverer containers
➡️STOP open defecation

#STOPCholera
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Symptoms of #Cholera include:

➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness

Do not ignore them! Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.

#STOPCholera
📋 Take part in our #Cholera KAP Survey!

Help us fight #cholera by sharing your knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

It will only take a few minutes to complete the survey. 🙏🏽

🔗 https://forms.gle/zBZtTgXgPczCEWpW7

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