ORS Week ends
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 29 2013:
The ORS Week observed by Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Manipur Branch under the theme "ORS-Strategies to Change Behaviours in the Community" concluded at RDO, Lamsang here today.
The valedictory function was attended by MLA of Lamsang Constituency W Brajabidhu as Chief Guest and Advisor of Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Manipur Branch Prof Ksh Chourjit as President, while Vice-President of Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Manipur Branch Dr Shyamkumar Laishram and Principal of School of Nursing (FHW) N Promila attended as Guests of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Brajabidhu appealed to all to prevent premature deaths of children from diarrhoeal diseases by taking ORS under the supervision of doctors.
Paediatrician of JNIMS Dr L Basanta spoke on the importance and misuse of ORS in fighting diarrhoeal diseases.