Uttar Pradesh Launches 'Stop Diarrhoea' Campaign to Combat Seasonal Illness
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Stop Diarrhoea |
| Launch Date | July 1, 2024 |
| Launch Authority | Uttar Pradesh Health Department |
| Objective | To prevent and manage diarrhoeal diseases, especially in children, during the rainy season |
| Key Activities | - ASHA workers conducting door-to-door visits to educate families on preparing ORS solutions. - Promoting the use of ORS and zinc. - Emphasising cleanliness and hygiene. |
| Targeted Areas | Urban slums, remote areas, nomad communities, families of construction workers, and brick kiln families. |
| Diarrhoea Definition | Passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day (or more frequent than normal for the individual). |
| Main Threat | Dehydration due to loss of water and electrolytes |