Every year around 140,000 children at the age of 5 years and below die due to diarrhea. Though there is no official record in Manipur it is believed that around 250 children die in Manipur every year due to diarrhea, said the health minister.
He also said that the state government will be distributing ORS and Zinc tablets through district hospital, CHC, PHC, PHSC and ASHA workers which do not have health centers.
Director Health Services Okram Ibomcha said that diarrhea is more prevalent during monsoon and post monsoon season and safe drinking water, hand washing, proper sanitation, immunization and breast feeding or taking appropriate nutrition are some of the ways to prevent diarrhea.
He said that preventing and treating dehydration due to diarrhea by using Oral Rehydration Solution and administration of Zinc tablets along with adequate nutrition intake by the child can easily treat the condition without further complications.
About Water Borne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
Quiz on Diarrhea
Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death among children below 5 years of age.Test your knowledge on this potentially fatal but easily preventable and treatable condition by taking this quiz.
Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death among children below 5 years of age.Test your knowledge on this potentially fatal but easily preventable and treatable condition by taking this quiz.
Health Department Of Nashik Holds 2-Week Awareness Drive on Diarrhea Among Kids
From July 27, medical staff will visit homes in every hamlet to check on kids younger than 5 years and also conduct workshops and exhibitions for new mothers.
From July 27, medical staff will visit homes in every hamlet to check on kids younger than 5 years and also conduct workshops and exhibitions for new mothers.
Indian Government Launches a Program to Reduce Diarrhea Deaths in the Country
Between July 27, 2015, and August 8, 2015, Asha workers will distribute ORS packets to every household with under-five children in remote areas.
Between July 27, 2015, and August 8, 2015, Asha workers will distribute ORS packets to every household with under-five children in remote areas.
