World ORS Day

🌺July 29th is celebrated all over the world as the Word ORS Day highlighting the importance of a humble drink – Oral Rehydration Solution.
It was discovered by an Indian, Dr Dilip Mahalanabis, who was voluntarily serving at a refugee camp in West Bengal ans his simple mixture saved thousands of lives during the then most dreadful cholera epidemic. It was unbelievable how a simple mixture of glucose, salt and water could help save so many lives.
The discovery was hence considered the most important discovery of the 20th century.
The day serves as a poignant reminder about the role of ORS in managing Diarrhea and Dehydration and hence saving lives.

🌺On this occasion, IAP Mumbai has planned a host of activities through the week.