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Children under 5 years vulnerable to diarrhoea: Mandya DC
Children under 5 years vulnerable to diarrhoea: Mandya DC

Time of India

timea day ago

  • Health
  • Time of India

Children under 5 years vulnerable to diarrhoea: Mandya DC

Mandya: Children under the age of five are particularly vulnerable to diarrhoea, which can lead to serious health complications and even death. Maintaining hygiene is the most effective way to prevent this disease, emphasised deputy commissioner Kumara. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking at a coordination meeting organised by the department of health and family welfare at the DC's office, Kumara announced that a district-wide diarrhoea prevention campaign will be conducted from July 16 to 31, targeting households with young children. As part of the campaign, ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) packets and zinc tablets will be distributed to families with children below five years, based on data available with ASHA and anganwadi workers. Special ORS-Zinc Corners will also be set up at anganwadi centres to offer basic treatment and awareness about early signs of diarrhoea such as dehydration. "With the arrival of over 30,000 migrant sugar cane workers in the district, we must remain vigilant," Kumara stated, adding that the authorities should identify high-risk areas like slums and labour settlements, and conduct intensive awareness drives on hygiene and preventive care. He directed anganwadi workers to promptly report diarrhoea cases to local health officials and actively engage with communities where sanitation is poor. In hostels run by the social welfare and backward classes welfare departments, and in schools, students must be encouraged to wash hands before meals as a preventive measure, he said. Kumara also highlighted the risks posed by measles and rubella, noting that both diseases can be fatal if not addressed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He urged parents to ensure their children receive both doses of the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine — the first between 9 to 11 months and the second between 16 to 24 months. To improve vaccine outreach, he proposed holding village-level awareness meetings and using waste collection vehicles to broadcast health awareness jingles, maximising public reach. District health and family welfare officer Dr K Mohan informed the gathering that since Jan, 78 children with fever and related symptoms were tested, with one rubella and four measles cases confirmed and successfully treated. Follow-up testing in the affected areas revealed no further cases, he reported. Dr TN Marigowda and women and child welfare deputy director Rajamurthy were also present.

‘Severe Diarrhoea Elimination Campaign' launched in Karnataka's Dharwad
‘Severe Diarrhoea Elimination Campaign' launched in Karnataka's Dharwad

The Hindu

time20-06-2025

  • Health
  • The Hindu

‘Severe Diarrhoea Elimination Campaign' launched in Karnataka's Dharwad

The Dharwad district administration in Karnataka has launched the 'Severe Diarrhoea Elimination Campaign – 2025', in order to prevent life-threatening dehydration caused by diarrhoea in children below the age of five years. The campaign will run untill July 31, 2025, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Divya Prabhu G.R.J. said during its launch at the District Hospital in Dharwad. The campaign will be held in all health centres, sub-centres, and hospitals of the district. ASHA and other health workers will also be conducting awareness programmes in schools and Anganwadi centres. The DC stated that diarrhoea can lead to dangerous levels of dehydration in children, which can be fatal. She emphasised that this can be prevented by administering the correct dosage of ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) and Zinc tablets. The aim of the campaign is to reduce the number of child fatalities due to severe diarrhoea to zero. 'When a child suffers from diarrhoea, ORS and Zinc should be administered promptly to avoid dehydration. Parents are encouraged to visit the nearest health centre to avail free treatment,'' she said. Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhuvanesh Patil said that mothers should take special care of children suffering from diarrhoea, and urged them not to stop breastfeeding during that time, as doing so may increase the risk of dehydration. District Health and Family Welfare Officer S.M. Honakeri informed that there are 2,07,837 children below the age of five in the district. The campaign aims to raise awareness and prevent diarrhoea among these children. He said that this can be achieved through maintaining cleanliness, washing hands properly, and ensuring hygiene during food preparation. District Surgeon Sangappa Gabi emphasised that parents should bring their children to the hospital promptly so that they can receive appropriate treatment and avoid life-threatening situations. Resource persons T.A. Shepur, Dr. Varsha, and Dr. Megha delivered lectures on diarrhoea prevention, dangerous symptoms, and the precautions mothers must take to avoid dehydration in children. District RCH Officer Sujata Hasavimath and others were present, according to a release.

Diarrhoea elimination campaign
Diarrhoea elimination campaign

Time of India

time19-06-2025

  • Health
  • Time of India

Diarrhoea elimination campaign

Dharwad: To prevent life-threatening dehydration caused by diarrhoea in children below five years, a 'Severe Diarrhea Elimination Campaign – 2025' has been launched across Dharwad district. The campaign will run till July 31, said deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu. Inaugurating the campaign at the district hospital in Dharwad on Thursday, she said diarrhoea can lead to dangerous levels of dehydration in children, which can be fatal. She emphasised that this can be prevented by administering the correct dosage of ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) and zinc tablets. The aim of the campaign is to reduce child deaths due to severe diarrhoea to zero. She advised that when a child experiences diarrhoea, ORS and zinc should be administered promptly to avoid dehydration. Parents are encouraged to visit the nearest health centre to avail free treatment. The campaign will be held in all health centres, sub-centres, and hospitals. ASHA and health workers will also conduct awareness programmes in schools and Anganwadi centers. ZP CEO Bhuvanesh Patil stressed that mothers should not stop breastfeeding when children suffer from diarrhoea, as doing so may increase the risk of dehydration.

Electrolyte drinks not ORS substitutes, warn officials
Electrolyte drinks not ORS substitutes, warn officials

New Indian Express

time10-06-2025

  • Health
  • New Indian Express

Electrolyte drinks not ORS substitutes, warn officials

COIMBATORE: Officials of the Drug Administration Department and Food Safety Department have instructed pharmacies not to recommend electrolyte drinks, such as ORSL, to patients, instead of ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution). Many pharmacies often recommend electrolyte drinks such as ORSL instead of ORS for rehydration. However, officials said such drinks are not WHO-recommended, contain high levels of sugar and may actually worsen one's health.

DSC online exams begin smoothly in Tirupati
DSC online exams begin smoothly in Tirupati

Hans India

time07-06-2025

  • General
  • Hans India

DSC online exams begin smoothly in Tirupati

Tirupati: The District Selection Committee (DSC) online examinations commenced on Friday and will continue until June 30 across the district. On the first day, Tirupati District Collector Dr S Venkateswar inspected one of the examination centres – Annamacharya Institute of Technology, Venkatapuram, to ensure a smooth and fair conduct of the exams. During his visit, the Collector thoroughly reviewed the examination management and assessed the infrastructure provided for the candidates. He expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of exams at all centres across the district. In view of the ongoing summer conditions, the Collector examined key facilities such as drinking water, medical camps, and basic amenities. He instructed officials to keep Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) packets and emergency medicines readily available to provide immediate medical care if needed. To maintain transparency and uphold examination integrity, the Collector issued strict directions to the staff to prevent any malpractice. He was accompanied by District Education Officer (DEO) KVN Kumar during the inspection. According to the DEO, the DSC exams are being conducted at eight centres across the district. On the first day, exams were held at four centres in two shifts. In the morning session, 509 out of 573 registered candidates appeared, while in the afternoon shift, 508 out of 570 candidates attended. Meanwhile, the Telugu Nadu Students Federation (TNSF) extended support to the candidates by distributing buttermilk at the examination centres. TNSF Tirupati Parliament President Kotte Hemanth Royal, along with members Nanda Kishore, Gnanesh, Seenu, Aravind, Vishnu, and others, took part in the initiative. Speaking on the occasion, Hemanth applauded the NDA government's decision to fill 16,347 teacher posts through the DSC recruitment drive. He noted that this move would enable qualified candidates to begin working as government school teachers from the upcoming academic year, marking a significant step in strengthening the public education system.

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