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We Have Won! No one can use ‘ORS’ on their label unless it’s a WHO-recommended formula.
This is the story of Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, a braveheart paediatrician from Hyderabad, who fought for 8 years against sugar-rich drinks falsely marketed as ORS.
Her persistence led to FSSAI’s landmark order, protecting children and patients from misleading claims.
“These drinks had 10x the sugar WHO recommends, worsening diarrhoea and complications in millions of kids,” she explains.
This victory is not just hers, but belongs to everyone who stood with her — doctors, advocates, parents, and citizens demanding truth in labeling.
Scroll down to see how her 8-year battle changed the game for public health and children across India.
Credits : drsivaranjanionline on IG
#HealthVictory #PublicHealthIndia #ChildSafety #TruthInLabelling #FSSAI #DoctorsForChange #IndiaFightsBack
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If a small town in Canada suddenly saw 100,000 people pass through in a couple of weeks, most in deep need, how would we respond? I hope as generously as people here in Siret, Romania and the area. As the day ends, here are some personal reflections. #ukrainecrisis
This week we want to thank @POTUS for standing with women & girls globally by proposing increased funding for #genderequality in the FY23 budget request. This will be critical to address impacts of COVID-19, rises in #GBV and to empower women & girls in conflict & crisis #IWD22🎉
Loading 1st of 2 trucks jammed full of critically needed supplies from @WorldVision for a hospital in #Ukraine, 65 km from Romania border. Bedding, food & hygiene products will be used by the facility and 500+ displaced people who are sheltering there. #ukrainecrisis
At the Ukraine/Romania border. So many scenes of compassion and care (and a sprinkling of chaos) as refugee numbers continue to climb. We will need to be nimble and responsive. Sharing today’s quick personal reflections.
67 children killed in #Ukraine so far. That's an average of five children/day. The conflict's impact on girls and boys will only worsen if the bombs keep falling. It's time for a ceasefire before a generation of children lose their homes, schools, friends & lives. #UkraineCrisis
Braille is an essential means of communication for blind & partially-sighted people - and can help achieve the #GlobalGoals.
Tuesday is #WorldBrailleDay: https://t.co/sO1ETiESqd
We thank the esteemed panelists @bizinanda@CBaskeran@OmSheela , Ms. Rita Panicker and the participants for their contributions to this dialogue on the role of family at the webinar recently held by the Office of Public Affairs of the Baha'is of India.
Trauma & pain are transmitted across generations. That transmission can be ended by investing in parents, schools & services for a fraction of the cost of trauma’s impact upon society over time. MentalHealthMatters #ForEveryChild
Observation of the Police Day. Today Appreciation & Rewards were given by SP BRPPD to some of the best Police Officers who have done well in human trafficking cases. Thanks also to the NGO World Vision who works with us in tandem to curb this menace of human trafficking.
@WVIndia
#HappySustainableBirthday@Varun_Jhaveri
1 Save Water 🚰
2 No Plastic Bags ♻️
3 Bring a water bottle 🧂
4 Metal straw over plastic ➖
5 Eat local and seasonal 🥔
6 Walk more🚶♀️
7 Save paper 📝
8 Eat plants 🌱
9 Save electricity ⚡️
10 Use public transport 🚴🏽♀️
பழங்குடியின மக்களின் உரிமைப் போராளியும் மனிதவுரிமைச் செயற்பாட்டாளருமான ஸ்டேன் சுவாமி அவர்கள் மறைந்த செய்தியறிந்து அதிர்ச்சியுற்றேன். ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்.
அடித்தட்டு மக்களுக்காகப் போராடிய அவருக்கு நேர்ந்த துயரம் இனி எவருக்கும் நிகழக் கூடாது.
#StanSwamy