It's time for a taste test! What’s a little bit salty and a little bit sweet, but 100% about saving lives? It’s Zinc and ORS, our superhero duo in the fight against childhood diarrhea! 💪 We’re thrilled to partner with GiveWell on a groundbreaking two-year diarrhea treatment program in Bauchi, Nigeria, bringing this life-saving, WHO-recommended solution right to children’s doorsteps. 💊 The Treatment: Zinc and oral rehydration salts (ORS) 🏠 The Method: Delivered directly to the homes of over 1.5 million children living in Bauchi, Nigeria 💥 The Impact: Nearly 2,000 young lives expected to be saved! Who knew something so simple could make such a splash? This program isn’t just about saving lives today—it’s about gathering critical insights for future game-changing interventions. Want to see how we’re making health taste better and saving lives? Check out our partnership with GiveWell here: https://lnkd.in/dvZ32aff #GlobalHealth #ChildHealth #Innovation #SavingLives #Zinc #ORS
This week, GiveWell employees Erin, Katie, and Karthik sampled oral rehydration solution (ORS) in our Oakland office. ORS saves lives by preventing diarrhea deaths, which is a leading cause of death for children under five. Read about our recent grant to Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. to distribute ORS in Nigeria here: https://bit.ly/3X8UnDD