Dikhyaa Mohanty 
By initiating the “STOP Diarrhoea” campaign, the Odisha government has stepped up efforts to stop the spread of diarrhea, which is a major cause of fatalities among children. The effort prioritizes early detection and treatment in order to lower childhood morbidity and mortality. The Health and Family Welfare Department stressed the significance of the July 1–August 31, 2024, campaign in a letter to Collectors and Commissioners. The program, which addresses leprosy, malaria, dengue, TB, diarrhea control, and vaccines, will be carried out in an integrated fashion.
Key activities include:
– Distribution of ORS packets and Zinc tablets to households
– Strengthening service provision for case management at facilities
– Establishing integrated IEC corners
– Screening for TB, leprosy, and dengue cases
– Identification of immunization dropouts and pregnant women not tested for Hepatitis-B
– Cleanliness drives and community sensitization
In an effort to guarantee that there be no child fatalities from diarrhea, the government has pleaded with all parties involved to support the campaign. To ensure successful implementation, representatives from important agencies will collaborate with the Health and Family Welfare department. In order to promote extensive coverage and reaffirm important themes, district authorities have been instructed to give such instructions to the relevant departments. In order to effectively combat diarrhea and other vector-borne illnesses, everyone must work together.
