- Health workers in all clinics and hospitals should keep their eyes peeled for signs of cholera in their patients, according to the health department.
- Not all people with cholera will experience nausea, but any child or adult who has watery diarrhoea could be infected and should be treated quickly.
- This short video pulls together expert tips to help doctors and nurses detect the disease. You’ll also find tips for which medicines to use and which to avoid.
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