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Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria, primarily spreading through contaminated food and water, leading to dehydration and potentially death. Prevention measures include drinking treated water, maintaining hygiene, and proper sanitation practices. Community involvement is crucial for reporting cases, ensuring clean water supply, and educating others on prevention methods.

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Cholera Sensitization Presentation

Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria, primarily spreading through contaminated food and water, leading to dehydration and potentially death. Prevention measures include drinking treated water, maintaining hygiene, and proper sanitation practices. Community involvement is crucial for reporting cases, ensuring clean water supply, and educating others on prevention methods.

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CHOLERA SENSITIZATION

AND PREVENTION
Community Education Talk on
Cholera Outbreak
What is Cholera?

• Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease


caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria.
• It spreads through contaminated food and
water.

• It can cause dehydration and death if not


Causes and Spread of Cholera

• Drinking contaminated water

• Eating contaminated food

• Poor sanitation and hygiene

• Open defecation

• Flooding and poor drainage systems


Signs and Symptoms of Cholera

• Profuse watery diarrhea (rice-water stool)

• Severe dehydration

• Vomiting
• Rapid heart rate

• Dry skin and sunken eyes


How Cholera Spreads

• Drinking unclean water

• Eating contaminated food

• Poor hand hygiene

• Contaminated household items

• Flies spreading bacteria


How to Prevent Cholera

• Drink only treated or boiled water

• Wash hands with soap and clean water

• Cook food thoroughly and eat it hot

• Use proper sanitation – avoid open


defecation
What the Community Can Do

• Report suspected cases to health officials


immediately

• Maintain proper sanitation and hygiene

• Avoid eating street food during outbreaks

• Ensure clean water supply for everyone

• Educate others on cholera prevention


Treatment and When to Seek Medical Help

• Start Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)


immediately

• Drink plenty of clean fluids

• Seek medical help if diarrhea is severe

• Hospitalization may be needed for IV


fluids

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