Here are some recommended measures to ensure the continuity of schools 📓💡
- Support co creation of cholera prevention materials in schools and training of teachers and students.
- Advocate for including Water Sanitation and Hygiene and Infection Prevention and Control supplies and interventions in schools. - WASH IPC.
- Advocate for the distribution of handwashing soap, water filters or liquid chlorine in schools when available (including contingency stock – prepositioning and replenishing essential cholera supplies for schools).
- Make sure your community understands the basic facts around cholera, by organising interactives dialogues, session of Q&As and other bilateral Communication initiatives.
- Encourage children to share information on cholera with their families, friends and neighbours and to encourage people who become sick to go to a health facility.
- Carry out with students targeted hygiene promotion interventions in schools and surrounding communities.
- Promote early health-seeking behaviour among learners and all stakeholders at the school.