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Key Messages: What every family and community has a right to know about

Hygiene

  1. All faeces should be disposed of safely. Using a toilet or latrine is the best way. (Supporting Information)
  2. All family members, including children, need to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water or ash and water after contact with faeces, before touching food, and before feeding children. (Supporting Information)
  3. Washing the face with soap and water every day helps to prevent eye infections. In some parts of the world, eye infections can lead to trachoma, which can cause blindness. (Supporting Information)
  4. Only use water that is from a safe source or is purified. Water containers need to be kept covered to keep the water clean. (Supporting Information)
  5. Raw or leftover food can be dangerous. Raw food should be washed or cooked. Cooked food should be eaten without delay or thoroughly reheated. (Supporting Information)
  6. Food, utensils and food preparation surfaces should be kept clean. Food should be stored in covered containers. (Supporting Information)
  7. Safe disposal of all household refuse helps prevent illness. (Supporting Information)
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