ORS, zinc tablets to be distributed to children below 5 in State from June 16 (opens original article in a new tab)

The State will distribute zinc tablets and ORS packets to children under five as part of a campaign to reduce diarrhoea-related deaths, starting June 16.

• The Department of Health will distribute zinc tablets and ORS packets to children under five starting June 16.
• The campaign involves multiple departments and focuses on awareness about breastfeeding, hygiene, and safe water.
• The program aims to reduce diarrhoea-related deaths, which is the fifth leading cause of death for children under five in India.