Cholera is a very old disease. It provokes great fear and anxiety in people because, left untreated, it may rapidly lead to death dehydration. This programme examines how to prepare for – and respond to a cholera outbreak within a confined area. The programme covers: 1-Getting ready before the onset of cholera. 2- What to do when a case or an outbreak is suspected. 3- How to manage cases. 4- How to undertake epidemiological surveillance in a confined area.