Every day our body wages war against enemies that are silent and unseen but potentially deadly. Bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc. mostly we might not be aware of such a fight, but if the harmful germs gains upper hands we begin to feel the symptoms and perhaps get sick.

This harmful organism is spread sometimes by
(1) The water we drink, that is contaminated
(2)Foods that carry harmful organisms
(3)Insects and animals contacts
(4) Human body and fluid contacts

PROTECT YOUR SELF
The best defense is to protect your water source. Treat water, boil it to kill harmful germs.
Store your water in a closed vessel.
Dispense hygienically with clean handles or taps.
Do not put your hand inside the water.

Food may look fresh and nutritious but might be contaminated, so ensure that all food is thoroughly washed. Make sure that foods are well cooked to kill the harmful organism that they might contain, Do not cook with unwashed hands neither coo when you are sick. Thoroughly wash all kitchen utensils before using them.

Limit your contact with disease-carrying insects, you may stay indoors when these insects are actives. Wear protective clothing like long sleeves, sleep under treated insect nets. wash your hands after touching animals including your pets, if you are bitten or scratched by animals wash the wound thoroughly and seek doctors' advice.

Do not share personal items such as razors, toothbrushes, towels, inner wears.Avoid contact with human body fluid e.g coughing droplets, blood, semen, saliva etc.
NOTE that diseases can spread through body contacts such as hugging and even handshaking.

If you protect yourself you also protect your family and the community.