Final Diarrhoea Report October 2009 final (original) (raw)

The report outlines the critical need to address child mortality due to diarrhoea, which remains a leading cause of death among children under five despite being preventable and treatable. It emphasizes the importance of delivering effective treatments, such as low-osmolarity oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc, alongside preventative strategies including vaccination, improved sanitation, and nutritional support. The paper proposes a 7-point strategy aimed at reducing diarrhoea-related deaths and preventing future cases, highlighting the challenges that persist in achieving these goals.