Courtesy Norbert Hirschhorn, M.D.
ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY
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.
GUEST COLUMN
Dr. Farag Elkamel is dean of the school of communication at Ahram Canadian University, Egypt.
Based on an exhibition at the National Library
of Medicine
of Medicine
RESOURCES
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.
DOWNLOADS
Hear more about global health topics from leaders and advocates featured in the exhibition.
GET INVOLVED
Getting involved starts here. Find out what you can do to tackle the issues you care about.
VISIT
The Installation at the National Institutes of Health has closed. See the Traveling Exhibition at a library near you.