Hygiene Measures for Cholera Prevention and Care
- Thoroughly wash any bedding or clothing that may have come into contact with diarrhoea using soap or detergent, and then dry them in direct sunlight.
- If your household has been affected by cholera or diarrhoea, it is important to carefully clean your surroundings using diluted bleach or other suitable disinfectants.
- Washing clothing, bedding, or any items used by cholera patients in or near a clean source of running or stored water should be strictly prohibited.
- Vehicles used to transport a cholera patient should also be washed inside with a dilute bleach solution after the patient has left the vehicle.
- Use rubber gloves when cleaning any room or surface that may have been in contact with the patient's faeces.
- Remember to wash your hands with soap and clean water before and after each time you have contact with the patient.
- If you have visitors, make sure they are cautious not to touch any contaminated surfaces and remind them to wash their hands thoroughly before leaving and when they arrive at their next destination.
- If another person in your household develops diarrhoea, give them ORS and seek immediate medical attention.
- While taking care of someone with cholera, avoid serving food or drinks to anyone outside of your household.
- Ensure that any visitors are careful not to touch contaminated surfaces and remind them to wash their hands thoroughly before leaving and when they arrive at their next destination.