Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital Celebrates World ORS Day 2023

 A symposium on the benefits of ORS was organized, along with a nukkad natak on awareness about ORS among rural population

JAMMU, JULY 29: Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (ASCCON) celebrated World ORS Day 2023 in association with the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP). The event was held under the guidance of Dr. Ravinder K Gupta, Prof & Head, and Dr. Sushil Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics.

The Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr. Amarjeet Singh Bhatia, Principal, Govt. Medical College, Rajouri & Controller, J&K Paramedical Council. He was welcomed by Dr. Pavan Malhotra, Director Principal, ASCCON.

The event began with a symposium on the benefits of ORS. The symposium was presented by Aradhya Gupta, Akash Gupta, Mudit Sharma, and Aradita Manhas, who enumerated various aspects of Oral Dehydration Therapy. Dr. Harshvardhan, PG, Department of Paediatric gave an account of frequently asked questions about ORT, while as, Dr. Anirudh Gupta and Dr. Harshvardhan gave demonstration on “How to prepare home based ORS as well as readymade ORS available in the market”.

A nukkad natak directed by Prof (Dr.) Indra Moza, Principal, ASCCON Education was presented by the students of Nursing Institute and College highlighting the awareness about the ORS among Rural population residing in far flung areas.

In his address, Dr. Ravinder K Gupta, discussed the need regarding awareness of benefits of ORS to public at large and described the Oral Rehydration Solution as one of the modalities in saving precious lives. He also appreciated the students of Nursing Institute, Paramedical and Nursing College who presented the Nukkad Natak on awareness about benefits of ORS.

Dr. Amarjeet Singh Bhatia, the Chief Guest congratulated the organizers for including the Undergraduate students in this important academic activity. He also appreciated the presentation made by the Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate students.

The programme was conducted by Dr. Shreya and all the participants were felicitated by the Chief Guest.

The event was a success and helped to raise awareness about the importance of ORS in preventing and treating dehydration.