‘Stop Diarrhoea' campaign to reduce infant mortality in Raj
According to health department officials, diarrhoea accounts for 4.1% of infant mortality (under 4 years of age) but is decreasing over time. The prevalence of diarrhoea in the state was 6.1% as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), down from 7.4% as per NFHS-4. The official said deaths due to diarrhoea and its prevalence among infants have reduced due to clean water supply, sanitation, vaccination against rotavirus, and reduction in open defecation.
For the Stop Diarrhoea campaign, health department will distribute two packets of ORS and zinc tablets in homes that have infants. "Healthcare workers will inform parents of infants to start giving ORS and zinc tablets as diarrhoea begins. They will be told to consult a doctor immediately," said the official. Director (public health) Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma said distribution of ORS and zinc tablets through ASHA workers will be accompanied by educating the public on their proper use.
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Jaipur: With diarrhoea being a major cause of infant mortality in the state, the state govt will carry out a 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign from July 1 to Aug 15. The govt has issued detailed information and necessary guidelines regarding the campaign.
According to health department officials, diarrhoea accounts for 4.1% of infant mortality (under 4 years of age) but is decreasing over time. The prevalence of diarrhoea in the state was 6.1% as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), down from 7.4% as per NFHS-4.
The official said deaths due to diarrhoea and its prevalence among infants have reduced due to clean water supply, sanitation, vaccination against rotavirus, and reduction in open defecation.
For the Stop Diarrhoea campaign, health department will distribute two packets of ORS and zinc tablets in homes that have infants. "Healthcare workers will inform parents of infants to start giving ORS and zinc tablets as diarrhoea begins. They will be told to consult a doctor immediately," said the official. Director (public health) Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma said distribution of ORS and zinc tablets through ASHA workers will be accompanied by educating the public on their proper use.
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