Prevention is always better than cure. Understanding how diseases spread and implementing simple preventive measures can protect you and your community.

Different diseases spread through different routes:

Washing hands is the single most effective way to prevent infection spread:

When to wash:

• Before eating or preparing food
• After using the toilet
• After coughing or sneezing
• After touching common surfaces
• After caring for a sick person

How to wash (20 seconds minimum):

1. Wet hands with clean water
2. Apply soap and lather
3. Scrub all surfaces (back, between fingers, under nails)
4. Rinse thoroughly
5. Dry with clean towel

Vaccines are one of the most effective public health interventions:

💉 Consult your doctor for personalized vaccination schedules.

Prevent food and waterborne diseases:

• Drink only purified or boiled water
• Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly
• Cook food to proper temperatures
• Store food correctly (refrigerate promptly)
• Avoid street food during outbreaks

Prevent mosquito-borne diseases:

• Remove stagnant water near your home
• Use mosquito nets while sleeping
• Apply mosquito repellent if needed
• Wear long sleeves during dawn/dusk
• Ensure proper drainage

Seek medical help if you experience:

• Fever lasting more than 3 days
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe headache or body pain
• Skin rashes with fever
• Persistent vomiting or diarrhea

Disease prevention is a collective effort:

1. Stay home when sick — Don’t spread infections
2. Maintain cleanliness — In your home and surroundings
3. Report outbreaks — Alert health authorities
4. Support vaccination — Protect the vulnerable through herd immunity
5. Educate others — Share reliable health information

🏥 Remember: Early detection and treatment improve outcomes. Don’t delay seeking medical care.

Together, we can create healthier communities through prevention.