*PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHOLERA*

– Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by eating or drinking food or water that is contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae 👌

– It takes between 12 hours and 5 days for a person to show symptoms after consuming the contaminated food or water.

– Cholera affects both children and adults and can kill within hours if untreated.

– About one in 20 people infected have severe watery diarrhea accompanied by vomiting, which can quickly lead to dehydration. Although many infected people may have minimal or no symptoms, they can still contribute to spread of the infection.

– Cholera is highly treatable, but because dehydration can happen quickly, it’s important to get cholera treatment right away.

*In the fight against Cholera, good hygiene is key. Protect yourself and don’t wait to be a victim. Spread this message with everyone you know 🙏*