Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

#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

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 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 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

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

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

#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

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

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

Cholera spreads easily through contaminated food and water, especially during the rainy season. If you notice symptoms like severe diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and fever, seek medical help immediately! Early treatment saves lives. #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

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