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Illustration of a parent giving oral rehydration solution to a young child with a cup and spoon

Child Health · 25 October 2026 · 11 min read

Diarrhoea in Children: Home Care, ORS, Zinc and Danger Signs

Diarrhoea in children can quickly cause dehydration. Learn how to use ORS and zinc, what to feed, what to avoid, and the signs that need a doctor.

Illustration of a parent checking a young child's temperature with a digital thermometer

Child Health · 25 October 2026 · 8 min read

Fever in Children: When to Worry and When Home Care Is Enough

Fever in children is common and often harmless. Learn how to measure it, safe home care, medicine dos and don'ts, and the warning signs that need help now.

Illustration of a glass of oral rehydration solution with a teaspoon, sugar, salt and a water bottle

General Health · 25 October 2026 · 7 min read

How to Make ORS at Home and Treat Dehydration Safely

Learn how to make ORS at home with the correct salt and sugar amounts, how much to drink, signs of dehydration, and when diarrhoea needs a doctor.