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

#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

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

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

#STOPcholera
#TakeResponsibility

The time between #cholera infection and the appearance of symptoms is 2 hours to 5 days

Please do not self-medicate.

Visit a healthcare facility immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment.

#STOPcholera

#Handwashing with soap under clean, running water is very vital to the prevention of #cholera.

Important #handwashing moments⬇️
✅While caring for the ill
✅After using the toilet
✅Before food preparation
✅Before and after eating
✅After touching high-contact surfaces

#STOPcholera

As of 29th September, over 10,000 suspected cases of #cholera have been recorded from the 36 States + FCT.

The ongoing cholera outbreak has been worsened by limited access to clean water, open defecation, & poor hygiene practices in affected communities.

🔗Download the situation report
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=7&name=An%20update%20of%20Cholera%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Severe cases of #cholera can lead to death within hours due to massive loss of body fluid.

Ensure prompt administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to replace lost fluids and visit a health care facility immediately for proper treatment.

Do not self-medicate

#STOPcholera

#HandHygiene with clean, running water is very vital to the prevention of #cholera.

Important #handwashing moments⬇️

✅While caring for the ill
✅After using the toilet
✅Before food preparation
✅Before and after eating
✅After touching high contact surfaces

#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 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

📣COMING UP

Join our Head of Health Emergency Preparedness, Dr Biodun Ogunniyi as he gives update on #Cholera response in Nigeria.

Tune in LIVE on NTA to join the conversation

📡DSTV: CH 251
📡GOTV: CH 114
🕥 9:00 pm

🚨 Cholera Situation Report (Epi Week 5: 2nd Feb 2025)

📌 100 new suspected cases
📌 0 new deaths
📌 22 states affected
📌 44 LGAs affected

💡 What is Cholera?
Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. It spreads through contaminated food and water. To prevent cholera:
✅ Drink safe water
✅ Wash hands with soap under clean running water regularly
✅ Eat properly cooked food
✅ Maintain proper sanitation

Read the full report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/f84def0936bf6bd6b18a6da648c8ff1f.pdf

#Cholera #EndCholeraNigeria #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria

🚨 Cholera Situation Report (Epi Week 9: 2nd March 2025)

📌 2 new suspected cases
📌 1,149 total suspected cases
📌 0 new deaths
📌 28 total deaths
📌 25 states affected
📌 66 LGAs affected
📌 2.4% case fatality ratio

Read the full report: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/2bfedb8db1fddf6d05a6f341a0dc71e5.pdf

#Cholera #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria

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
#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