• The Union Minister launched the National Stop Diarrhoea campaign to achieve zero child deaths from diarrhea.

•  The campaign will be of 2-month duration (July-August 2024), and distribution of ORS packets and zinc to under-5 children will be done.

•  The key focus areas:

1. Strengthening health infrastructure

2. Increasing access to safe WASH services

3. Enhancing nutritional programs

4. Promoting hygiene education

• The initiative builds on previous efforts like Mission Indradhanush, the Rotavirus vaccine, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

• Ministers emphasized the importance of prevention, awareness, and healthcare worker engagement.

• The campaign involves collaboration with various ministries for comprehensive implementation.

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