Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia
General Practitioner
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Hello doctor,
I want to know what steps are being done right now to combat the cholera epidemic, and how is the local medical system handling the illness outbreak? What resources and preventative measures are also being used to stop the cholera epidemic from spreading, and what help is required to effectively manage and limit the outbreak in the area? Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
The first step to control a cholera outbreak is to activate the cholera coordination committee, and then create a multidisciplinary cholera coordination committee to handle the outbreaks and to update the state committee on cholera. The preventive resources are hand washing, boiling unclean water, creating public awareness, and an advert for an epidemic. Help to prevent an outbreak, needs adequate educational sensitization of the town for protection and appointment of focal heads for adequate follow-up.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
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