Health dept to provide ORS at 1,000 re-hydration points in TN till Jun 30

WITH the temperature expected to rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius in many places across the state over the next few days, the health department is planning to provide oral re-hydration salts (ORS) packets at 1,000 re-hydration points organised by local bodies.

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Along with ORS corners already set up in more than 5,000 health facilities in the state, this will ensure widespread availability of ORS to the public. The directorate of public health has allocated ₹2.17 crore for procuring ORS packets until June 30.

While each district will have 15 to 25 re-hydration points, Chennai district will have the highest of 75 points. The Directorate of Public Health anticipates the need for 88.77 lakh ORS packets, with each packet priced at 2.45 for the next 66 days.