Wonder Drug – A Victim of Identity Theft: Safeguarding the Legacy of WHO-Approved ORS
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) has emerged as a transformative intervention in healthcare, offering a simple yet potent remedy for combating dehydration associated with diarrhoea, a leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide. Originating from the pioneering work of Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis, an Indian physician, and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), ORS has revolutionized medical care, significantly reducing hospitalization rates and preventing fatalities attributed to diarrhoeal diseases.