Archive · 29 Jul 2025
World ORS Day: Health Minister Highlights ORS Benefits
World ORS Day, observed annually, focuses on spreading awareness about ORS, which is a simple and cheap way to help people with dehydration, especially from diarrhea.
ORS helps replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
Health officials are working to make sure everyone has access to this solution, because dehydration is a serious problem, particularly for young children.
It is important to give ORS and zinc to children on time to prevent dehydration and diarrhea.
The government is also running a campaign called STOP Diarrhoea to address childhood diarrhea.
World ORS Day highlights ORS as a solution for dehydration from diarrhea and other conditions.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized ORS as an affordable and effective healthcare solution.
ORS is a simple remedy that prevents and treats dehydration.
Dehydration is a leading cause of death in infants and young children in developing countries.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) recommends ORS and zinc for children.
- Who
- Union Health Minister JP Nadda and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
- What
- World ORS Day highlights the importance of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) for dehydration.
- When
- Observed annually on July 29
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To raise awareness about ORS as an affordable and effective healthcare solution for dehydration and diarrhea.
- Main Issue
- Dehydration, often from diarrhea
- Solution
- Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
- Advocated by
- Union Health Minister JP Nadda
- Availability
- Free at every health center
- Recommended for
- People of all ages, especially children
- Government Initiative
- STOP Diarrhoea Campaign
