Government formulates (SOPs) to prevent Cholera outbreak in schools
As schools reopen on Monday 10th October, Ministry of education has released Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide schools, academic institutions and school communities on practices that will help prevent the spread of Cholera outbreak.
Some of the (SOPS) are: being alert for even a single case or a rumour of a suspected case in the catchment area, refer to the nearest health facility any cases of watery diarrhoea at the school, monitor learner attendance everyday, sarry out Health Education at the school, display cholera messages and promote Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Practices
In a statement released today as schools reopen tomorrow secretary for education Chikondano Mussa strongly urges School Management, learners, parents and relevant stakeholders to adhere to SOPs which are in line with public health protocols as provided by Ministry of Health
The Ministry of education is directing that selling of food in primary and secondary schools is banned with immediate effect until further notice.
Therefore the Ministry is requesting parents to pack homemade food for the learners.
Mussa has advised Universities and Colleges to ensure that food vendors and suppliers are oriented and adhere to the SOPs
Schools and the general public are being reminded that Cholera is a preventable and treatable disease.
“Prevention can be achieved through drinking safe water, proper use of toilets, proper washing of hands with soap and safe water during the critical times, Mussa
Some of the symptoms of cholera are acute watery diarrhea, vomiting, rice water’ stools, no fever, no abdominal cramps, leg cramps, dehydration and loss of body weight.
