Farai Dziva|Zimbabweans have been urged to take note of health awareness tips to combat diarrhoea.

Below are some useful health tips compiled by Sydney Mukonoweshuro.

It’s that time of the year again, diarrhoea is on the prowl.

Be careful of take aways, wash your hands with soap before handling any food, Boil water, treat it or drink mineral water.

Both Cholera and Typhoid are endemic to Zimbabwe, assume any food is contaminated, heat it first.

When you or your child has a runny tummy, quickly start giving Salt and Sugar Solution(Its the most important life saving tip) Then dont delay seeing your General Practitioner.

Boreholes, shallow wells get contaminated by all the free flowing sewage on our streets! Be extra careful!!!