**Cantonment General Hospital Rawalpindi Marks World ORS Day with Awareness Event**
The Paediatric Department at Cantonment General Hospital (CGH) Rawalpindi observed World ORS Day by organizing an awareness event aimed at underscoring the critical role of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) in saving lives, particularly among children affected by diarrhea-related dehydration.
During the event, healthcare professionals highlighted the effectiveness of ORS in preventing dehydration, a common and potentially life-threatening consequence of diarrheal diseases in children. Participants were educated on the proper use of ORS, its accessibility, and its role as a simple and affordable remedy that can be administered at home to manage early symptoms of dehydration.
The CGH paediatric team used the occasion to reaffirm their core message: “ORS saves lives – stay hydrated, stay healthy!” Through this initiative, the hospital seeks to raise public awareness and encourage families to keep ORS available, especially during seasonal outbreaks of gastroenteritis and other illnesses leading to fluid loss. The hospital’s efforts are part of a broader commitment to improving child health outcomes and reducing preventable deaths in the community.
