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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 covered containers
➡️STOP open defecation

#STOPCholera
#Cholera can spread through contaminated foods.

Make your foods safe before consumption:
➡️PREPARE your food in a clean area, away from sewage or waste bins
➡️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
One of the ways cholera spreads quickly is through poor water storage.

Ensure safe drinking water: Avoid consuming water from contaminated sources.
Proper storage: Store drinking water in clean containers with tightly sealed lids.
Treat water: If unsure about the safety of your water source, boil it or use a water purification method.

#STOPcholera
Hand washing with soap under running water can prevent the spread of #cholera

Critical times for hand washing:
➡️ Upon reaching home
➡️ Before preparing food
➡️ Before consuming food or feeding a child
➡️ After using toilet facilities
➡️ After washing a child who has defecated

Remember- clean hands save lives

#StopCholera
#WorldHandHygieneDay2025
#UniteForSafety
#CleanYourHands #InfectionPrevention
#HandHygieneDay #TurnNigeriaOrange
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🚨 Protect yourself and your family from Cholera!
Practicing safe food preparation can help prevent Cholera and other foodborne illnesses. 🌿

Wash fruits & vegetables with clean water
Peel fruits before eating
Cook food thoroughly & keep it covered

Let’s keep our meals safe, healthy, and germ-free! 💧

#StopCholera #FoodSafety #NCDCNigeria
#Cholera is a serious disease that spreads through unsafe water and contaminated food. You can greatly reduce risk of contamination by making sure the water you drink is clean and safe:
Always use water from reliable and trusted sources.
Boil your water before drinking to kill harmful germs.
Store water in clean, properly sealed containers to prevent recontamination.
Before drinking bottled water, check that the seal is intact.

⚠️if you or someone around you experiences sudden diarrhoea (watery stool), seek medical care immediately—it could be a sign of cholera. Early treatment saves lives.✅️

🔔 Stay safe, stay healthy. Together we can prevent
cholera!

#StopCholera #StayStafe #NCDCNigeria
Protect yourself and your loved ones from #Cholera by practicing good hygiene and safe food habits.

💧 Drink only safe, treated water
🧼 Wash hands regularly with soap under clean running water
🍲 Cook food thoroughly
🏡 Keep your surroundings clean

Stay safe, Stay healthy! 💪


#StopCholera #HealthyLiving #NCDCNigeria #CleanWater #HygieneMatters
#Cholera remains a serious public health threat, but timely action can make all the difference.✅️
By recognizing the early signs and responding quickly, we can reduce complications and protect those around us.👌

Stay informed, Stay healthy!


#StopCholera #EarlyActionSavesLives #StaySafe
#NCDCNigeria
#Cholera is preventable.

Drink safe treated water,
Wash your hands regularly with soap under clean running water
Cook food thoroughly
keep your environment clean.

Simple everyday actions can save lives.

#StopCholera #HealthForAll #NCDCNigeria