It sets out a 7 - point plan that includes a treatment package to reduce
childhood diarrhoea deaths, as well as a prevention package to make a lasting reduction in the diarrhoea burden in the medium to long term.
We know what needs to be done to reduce the burden of
childhood diarrhoea.
Not exact matches
Wherever possible, you should avoid contact with people who have infectious illnesses, including
diarrhoea, sickness and
childhood illnesses such as chickenpox or parvovirus (slapped cheek).
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces infant mortality due to common
childhood illnesses such as
diarrhoea or pneumonia, and helps for a quicker recovery during illness.
The scientific rationale for ORT, and for continued feeding during
diarrhoea, has been established beyond doubt: The challenge now is to place that knowledge in the hands of parents so that they themselves can protect their children against the dehydration and malnutrition caused by
childhood's most common disease.