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#Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of spread when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

Practice and ensure the use of safe water in your homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility
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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Signs and symptoms of #cholera include profuse watery diarrhoea (rice water stools), nausea, vomiting, and weakness.

Do not self-medicate!

Visit a primary health care centre close to you for treatment immediately after you observe these symptoms.

#TakeResponsibility
#Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of spread when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

Practice and ensure the use of safe water in your homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility
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Symptoms of #Cholera include:

➡️Profuse watery stool
➡️Nausea
➡️Vomiting
➡️Weakness

Please do not self-medicate. Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper treatment.

Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/420/stop-cholera%3A-strengthening-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene%C2%A0%28wash%29-in-nigeria

#CholeraInfo
The bacteria that causes #cholera spread mainly through the consumption of contaminated food or water.

This rainy season:
Only consume water from safe sources
Dispose of trash properly
Ensure proper clearing of sewage
Stop open defecation
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Know the signs and symptoms!

#Cholera symptoms are watery diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration.

Don't ignore them! Visit a healthcare facility close to you for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy
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Unwashed hands, untreated water, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Personal and environmental hygiene remains one of the best ways to STOP #Cholera.

Watch this little boy's story on cholera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG1VNSCsP5Q
Poor sanitation contaminates drinking water, streams, rivers, and food crops, leading to an increase in diarrheal diseases such as #cholera

Your actions, no matter how small, can help tackle the sanitation crisis.

🚫STOP open defaecation
BUILD toilets away from water sources
➡️Dispose of sewage properly

#WorldToiletDay2023
#Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of spread when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

Practice and ensure the use of safe water in your homes and communities.

#TakeResponsibility
Increased cases of #cholera are recorded mostly during the rainy season.🌧️

Your actions, no matter how small can limit the risk of #cholera infection.

🚫Do not defecate in open areas
🧤Clear your drainages
Only drink water from safe sources
Dispose of refuse and water properly in waste disposal sites
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Blocked drainage systems could lead to contamination of safe water sources and increase the risk of #cholera infection.

Play your part to limit the risk:
Stop dumping refuse in drainages
Clear blocked drainages in and around your homes
Ensure proper clearing of sewage

#TakeResponsibility
#Cholera Situation Report

Our monthly Cholera Situation Report for March 2024 has been published on our website.

🔗You can download, read and share via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
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
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To prevent #cholera infection, Nigerians are urged to:

Keep their environments clean
Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
Ensure food is cooked and stored in a clean and safe environment
Avoid open defecation
Wash their hands regularly with soap and running water.

Read our public health advisory:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29
📋 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

#STOPCholera
The bacteria that causes #cholera spread mainly through the consumption of contaminated food or water.

This rainy season:
Only consume water from safe sources
Dispose of trash properly
Ensure proper clearing of sewage
Stop open defecation
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Unwashed hands, untreated water, and uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Personal and environmental hygiene remains one of the best ways to STOP #Cholera.

Watch this little boy's story on cholera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG1VNSCsP5Q
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