Shija Hospitals observes ORS Week
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Imphal, Jul 26
As part of the celebration of ORS Week, Shija Hospitals & Research Institute Pvt Ltd (SHRI) in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and the Pediatrics Association of Manipur (PAM) organised a one-day event at the Shija Auditorium on Friday.
According to a release issued by SHRI, PAM observes ORS Week with a unique theme every year.
This year, ORS Week is being celebrated on the theme,"Diarrhoea ki Roktham, Safai aur ORS se rakhen apna dhyan" from July 25-31, 2024.
The event was graced by Dr Palin Khundongbam, CMD, Shija Hospitals; Babita Ch, Principal, Shija Academy; Dr Shyamkumar Laishram, Director, College of General Practitioner, IMA, Manipur; Prof N Kameshore, HOD of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) and Dr L Basanta, Secretary, PAM as presidium members.
More than 100 people including students and faculty members from Shija Academy, nurses and support staff from Shija, volunteers and members of PAM also attended the event.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr Kh Sachikumar, Consultant Pediatrician, Shija Hospital, emphasized the importance of cleanliness and the use of ORS in preventing and managing diarrhea
Dr Palin underscored the link between dehydration and mortality.
He also highlighted that Smile Train adheres to WHO guidelines by refraining from scheduling surgeries after 2 pm to minimize the risk of dehydration-related mortality.
Dr L Shyamkumar and Dr Kameshore provided valuable information on how proper hygiene and timely ORS administration can significantly reduce the incidence and severity of diarrhea.
Ch Babita encouraged the audience to spread awareness widely while Dr L Basanta urged students to strive to become better healthcare providers.
As part of the celebration of ORS Week, Shija Hospitals & Research Institute Pvt Ltd (SHRI) in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and the Pediatrics Association of Manipur (PAM) organised a one-day event at the Shija Auditorium on Friday.
According to a release issued by SHRI, PAM observes ORS Week with a unique theme every year.
This year, ORS Week is being celebrated on the theme,"Diarrhoea ki Roktham, Safai aur ORS se rakhen apna dhyan" from July 25-31, 2024.
The event was graced by Dr Palin Khundongbam, CMD, Shija Hospitals; Babita Ch, Principal, Shija Academy; Dr Shyamkumar Laishram, Director, College of General Practitioner, IMA, Manipur; Prof N Kameshore, HOD of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) and Dr L Basanta, Secretary, PAM as presidium members.
More than 100 people including students and faculty members from Shija Academy, nurses and support staff from Shija, volunteers and members of PAM also attended the event.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr Kh Sachikumar, Consultant Pediatrician, Shija Hospital, emphasized the importance of cleanliness and the use of ORS in preventing and managing diarrhea
Dr Palin underscored the link between dehydration and mortality.
He also highlighted that Smile Train adheres to WHO guidelines by refraining from scheduling surgeries after 2 pm to minimize the risk of dehydration-related mortality.
Dr L Shyamkumar and Dr Kameshore provided valuable information on how proper hygiene and timely ORS administration can significantly reduce the incidence and severity of diarrhea.
Ch Babita encouraged the audience to spread awareness widely while Dr L Basanta urged students to strive to become better healthcare providers.