Kohima, August 4 (MExN): The Directorate of Health & Family Welfare has issued advisory in view of the current heavy and incessant rain. And has the tendency to cause contamination of water and food sources thereby triggering outbreak of food/water borne diseases.
Do’s
1. Use only boiled water for drinking
2. Get drinking water from safe source
3. Wash hands with soap and water
i) Before eating food
ii) Before feeding your child
iii) Before cooking meals
iv) After using the toilets
4. Prevent flies from getting to food and eatables
5. Keep food and drinking water always covered
6. Avoid drinking water from ponds, lakes, and streams, if however you have to depend on this source, purify by using bleaching powder or boiling
Don’t 1. Eat stale food and other eatables left in the open
2. Throw garbage near the water sources
3. Allow surface water to get into the well
4. Pass stools in the open
5. Go for self medication
In the event of any illness, seek medical help from the nearest health facility. For further enquiry, contact the office of the Chief Medical Officer/ Medical Superintendent
