Cholera, an infectious and fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, is effecting thousands of people in various parts of the world.
Rwanda has issued an alert following cholera outbreak in neighbouring Uganda.
The Health Ministry has asked its citizens travelling to Uganda and those living along the border to be alert.People are asked to maintain high levels of hygiene.
“We hereby urge all Rwandans in general and those residing in Sectors bordering Uganda to be careful about taking foods, drinks or fruits that are unhygienic while in Uganda,” Health Minister Diane Gashumba said in a statement
Here are some common symptoms of cholera – abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration.