Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 05 July 2025
As a part of the preparations for the upcoming STOP Diarrhoea Campaign, which will probably be noticed from July 16 to August 31, 2025, an consciousness programme was organised on July 1 on the ICDS Training Centre, Attam Pahad, for Anganwadi Workers. The marketing campaign goals to attain zero baby deaths as a result of childhood diarrhoea, which continues to stay a serious public well being concern.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. H.M. Siddaraju, Deputy Director (FW) and Joint Secretary (RCH-II), Directorate of Health Services, highlighted the core technique of the marketing campaign primarily based on three pillars—Prevent, Protect, and Treat. He pressured the significance of administering the Rotavirus vaccine, early initiation of breastfeeding throughout the first hour of start, unique breastfeeding for six months, well timed introduction of complementary feeding, sustaining private hygiene, handwashing with cleaning soap and water, protected consuming water, and correct vitamin. He additionally underlined the well timed use of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and Zinc throughout diarrhoeal episodes.
The marketing campaign focuses on selling the usage of ORS and Zinc, enhancing hygiene practices, and educating communities on diarrhoea administration to scale back baby morbidity and mortality.
During the programme, Anganwadi Workers demonstrated correct handwashing strategies and the right technique of making ready ORS. A complete of 212 Anganwadi Workers participated within the session.
Speaking on the event, the Nodal Officer emphasised the important position performed by Anganwadi Workers as frontline well being educators. “Anganwadi Workers play a crucial frontline role in reaching out to families and educating mothers on hygiene, nutrition, and early intervention. Their awareness and active participation are essential for reducing child mortality due to diarrhoea,” the officer stated.
