ASHA ShikshaCommunicable Diseases · 4/4
Water-borne diseases and outbreaks
waterSafe drinking water
Diarrhoea, cholera, typhoid and jaundice (hepatitis A and E) spread through dirty water and food. Drink boiled or chlorinated water. Store water covered and take it out with a ladle.
Put chlorine tablets in water as advised by the ANM.
clean_handsHandwashing
Wash hands with soap and water for 40 seconds: before cooking, before eating, before feeding a child, and after using the toilet or cleaning a child.
Use a toilet always. No open defecation.
campaignReport unusual cases
If many people in your village get similar illness at the same time - fever, diarrhoea, jaundice, rash - inform the ANM and PHC immediately. This helps stop an outbreak early (IDSP).
Also report any death from an unknown illness.
infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.