Cholera Prevention

Haiti continues to experience a cholera epidemic throughout the country.  The Los Angeles Times reports that over 5,800 individuals have died due to the outbreak that won’t seem to go away.  Since the disease is spread mainly through contaminated water, the increase in temperature along with the current rainy season can result in the increase of the preventable disease in the areas that International Child Care services. 

ICC works towards the elimination of waterborne disease by teaching hygiene education where ICC health professionals teach individuals the importance of hand hygiene and safe food practices.  This program also offers instruction on how to prepare oral rehydration solution to those caring for current cholera patients.

The Child to Child Health Promotion program that is offered through International Child Care teaches youth how to spread the importance of basic health prevention to their peers, family, and communities. 

 If you would like to know more about these programs, please visit the ICC Hygiene Guide.