Govt hospitals in Haryana will now have ORS centres for kids
The initiative, "Stop Diarrhoea Campaign 2025", launched on Monday, aims to prevent diarrheal deaths among infants and children
The campaign, themed "Take care of diarrhoea prevention, cleanliness and ORS," is running from June 16 to July 31, and targets approximately 23 lakh children under five across the state. It ensures the timely availability of ORS and zinc supplements, essential for managing diarrhoea and preventing dehydration.
The initiative comes after officials observed a significant rise in diarrhoea cases, especially those associated with rotavirus infections, which typically spread during seasonal transitions. Diarrhoea remains a major cause of mortality for children below five years of age, accounting for approximately six to seven percent of deaths in the state.
"All districts have been directed to distribute ORS and Zinc tablets to households," stated Dr Virender Yadav, director of National Health Mission (NHM), Haryana.
The campaign emphasises door-to-door distribution of ORS and zinc kits by ASHAs and ANMs along with public awareness drives on hygiene, safe drinking water, and handwashing.
An official stated, "A health worker, who is trained in the preparation of ORS solution and Zinc solution, is being posted to manage the corner. The doctors should counsel the mother in person about the administration of Zinc for 14 days. Each patient should be provided with at least one ORS packet and 13 tablets of Zinc to take home."
The campaign collaborates with several departments, including women and child development, panchayati raj, jal jeevan mission, and rural and urban development.
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