Breaking the Sugar Myth: Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh’s Battle Against Fake ORS Drinks

Join Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, the Hyderabad pediatrician who led a long campaign to end the misuse of sugary drinks labeled as Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS). In this discussion, she shares how her relentless advocacy led to a landmark directive from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banning the misleading use of ORS on non-medical beverages. Hear firsthand about the real-life cases that fueled her mission and the impact of this victory on child health across India.