Public warned against cholera outbreak

The management said with the beginning of the
rains badociated with poor sanitation and other circumstances,
it was likely that these events occur.

He therefore advised the public to adopt
some preventative measures and precautions to reduce the threat and protect
themselves against the disease.

This appeared in a press release signed
by Dr. (Mrs.) Charity Sarpong, Regional Director of Health, Greater Accra
Meaning and copy to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Thursday.

The statement said in order to avoid these
diseases, the public should adhere to maintaining the safety of food and water in
drink drinking water, wash fruits and vegetables well before eating.

They should also always cover food, eat
Food served hot and free of dust, flies and dirt.

She said that the running water sources and the bag can
not be sure to drink and should be boiled.

According to the statement, the public should
always wash your hands with soap under clean running water after using the toilet,
before eating or preparing a meal, before feeding a baby, before serving meals
and after taking care of sick people.

The statement says that cholera could be
prevented by keeping the environment clean by not deflating in the open rather
use toilets, clean toilets and surfaces contaminated with faeces
disinfectant and keep the garbage uncollected covered.

The statement says of the people who showed
symptoms of diarrhea should start taking oral rehydration salt (ORS)
immediately or report immediately to a nearby facility for treatment.

GNA