Young volunteers visited Sarh markets from September 4-5, urging adherence to hygiene practices to curb the spread of cholera.
Young U-Reporters in Sarh actively engaged with the public at local markets between September 4 and 5, raising awareness about cholera risks and prevention methods. Their campaign targeted Kassaï market, the central market, and Yanlnas market, where they spoke with vendors and shoppers about essential daily hygiene practices. The initiative aimed to encourage the adoption of behaviors that would limit the transmission of the disease within the community.
Abdelkerim Issaka, vice-coordinator for U-Report in Sarh, emphasized that cholera can affect entire families and stressed the importance of regular handwashing with soap and clean water, consuming safe drinking water, protecting food, and maintaining a clean environment. Allharamadji Ngario André, U-Report's cultural and sports activities officer, highlighted that simple, consistently applied actions are key to personal protection and family health.
Vendors and passersby at the markets welcomed the U-Reporters' efforts, with some requesting material support such as soap, bleach, and other handwashing supplies. The volunteers urged the population to remain vigilant and prioritize hygiene to help prevent the spread of cholera. The campaign focused on practical, everyday measures to safeguard public health.
Why it mattersMarketgoers in Sarh are directly affected by the cholera prevention campaign, receiving information on hygiene practices to protect their health and that of their families.
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