Off we go! 🇺🇳
#Day1 highlights!
On September 21, Sergey Lavrov arrived to the United Nations Headquarters in New York to participate in the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (#UNGA77).
🤝 On the first day the Minister's working schedule was packed:
• Working meeting of CSTO Foreign Ministers
• Talks with President of the CAR Faustin-Archange Touadéra and President of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis
• Meetings with Ministers of Foreign Affairs of China, Brazil, Bolivia and Egypt
• Meetings with President of the ICRC Peter Maurer and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi
• Meeting in the Astana Format
• The signing of The Inter-Ministerial Consultations Plan between the Foreign Ministries of Russia and Venezuela
• Talks with President of the 77th UNGA session Csaba Kőrösi
Stay tuned for #Day2. Coming next!
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 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
Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse and open defecation endanger the safety of water used for drinking and personal use.
This rainy season:
✅Only consume water from safe sources
✅Stop open defaecation
✅Dispose of trash properly
✅Ensure proper drainage of sewage
#STOPCholera
ALWAYS boil your water before drinking.
Water from CONTAMINATED storage tanks are not safe for drinking.
Make your water safe: Boil and store in properly covered containers before drinking.
#STOPCholera
Prompt administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS) helps replace lost fluids while the person seeks treatment at the health facility.
ORS must always be prepared with safe, potable drinking water.
#STOPCholera
As the rainy season has started, ensure to practice proper environmental hygiene to prevent the spread of cholera at home and in your communities
❌Avoid open defaecation
✅Dispose of waste in designated areas
✅Keep sewers clear from refuse
#StopCholera
Unsafe practices such as improper disposal of refuse & defaecating in open places put the safety of water used for drinking & personal use at risk.
#STOPCholera, ensure to:
➡️Keep your environment clean
➡️Drink or use water that is boiled & stored safely
➡️STOP open defecation
#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
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