Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is an inexpensive, life-saving treatment for dehydration. From 1981 to 1991 the Egyptian government carried out a major campaign to promote ORT, reducing the country’s child mortality rate by one third.
Dr. Farag Elkamel is dean of the school of communication at Ahram Canadian University, Egypt.
Explore further the “Agita” story and topics such as science and society and health and human rights through class resources prepared by and for educators.
Hear more about global health topics from leaders and advocates featured in the exhibition.