World ORS (oral rehydration salt) Day is observed annually on the 29 th July to raise awareness about using ORS as a safe and effective measure to prevent and treat dehydration and related deaths ...

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Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) is a life-saving, cost-effective formulation of glucose and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, citrate) designed to treat and prevent dehydration, particularly ...

“Don’t let diarrhoea drain you, ORS can sustain you!”, “Diarrhoea won’t win today, ORS is here to stay!”, and “Stay strong, stay hydrated: ORS saves the day!” — these are slogans one has heard over ...

ORS is life-saving when used right, but excessive consumption may trigger electrolyte imbalance, kidney stress, and other health risks. (Image: Pexels) ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) is a globally ...

July 29 is celebrated as ORS Day to focus attention on the importance of oral rehydration solution (ORS), a live-saver for infants and young children in a developing country like ours. Diarrhoea and ...

Dr Dilip Mahalanabis died on October 15, 2022. The Padma Vibhushan (Medicine) was conferred on him posthumously in 2023. (Image source: Twitter/@kvijayraghavan) Dr Dilip Mahalanabis, a paediatrician, ...