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As Nigeria grapples with a new cholera outbreak, which has already affected some states with fatalities recorded, the Edo Primary Health Care Development Agency , has urged residents of the state to prioritise personal hygiene and sanitation practices.A Health Educator in the EDSPHCDA, Irene Uabor, during an interview with journalists on Wednesday in Benin City, the Edo state capital, said the agency has started sensitisation about the disease at the LGAs.
She said that the disease was characterised by severe diarrhoea and vomiting, leading to rapid dehydration and, if left untreated, could be fatal within hours.Advertisement She emphasised the importance of clean water and proper sanitation, saying “Cholera thrives in environments where water and food sources are contaminated with fecal matter.
“Residents are advised to boil water before drinking, avoid eating street food, and wash their hands regularly with soap and clean water, especially before eating and after using the toilet.“Communities are also encouraged to improve waste management practices, ensuring that dirt is disposed of in designated areas and not left in the open where it can contaminate water sources”, she said.
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