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People who consume potentially contaminated food or fruits without washing and cooking properly are at higher risk of #cholera infection.

Ensure that food is well cooked before consumption.

Only consume raw food such as fruits and vegetables, after washing thoroughly with safe water.

#StopCholera
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 proper treatment.

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

The long-term solution for #cholera control lies:
➡️Safe drinking water
➡️Proper environmental sanitation
➡️ Proper personal hygiene

#STOPcholera