MoH equips communities to prevent cholera outbreaks

She reminded the public that cholera remained preventable and urged individuals, families and communities to maintain hygiene, ensure access to safe water and sanitation, embrace vaccination and seek immediate medical attention when symptoms appeared.

Speaking at the programmes, Evelyn Dowuona, Regional Quality and Safety Manager and Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator, described cholera as a severe diarrhoeal disease spread through contaminated food, water or surfaces.

Participants of the training pose for a photo The Ministry of Health (MoH) has trained community members with skills to prevent, detect and respond to cholera outbreaks.