Cholera Diseases

What is Cholera?

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease
caused by ingestion of food or water
contaminated with feaces of an infected
person.

Cholera, if left untreated, can kill a person
within hours.

Symptoms of Cholera:
-Watery Diarrheacv-giid>
-Vomiting
-Dehydration

Prevention of Cholera includes;

1. Boil ALL Drinking water add Chlorine
   'water guard or aquatab'
2. Collect for use from National Water
   and Sewerage Corporation taps
   3.Wash hands with soap and clean water
   after using gg and before eating food
3. Cook food thoroughly and eat while still hot
4. Always thoroughly wash before eating and
   where possible, peel before eating
5. Avoid eating cold food or drinking fluids
   packed in used plastic bottles or 'buveera'
6. Seek early treatment from the nearest
   health facility upon onset of symptoms