Remembering Dr. Richard Cash: How a 'simple' intervention helped save millions of lives

In the late 1960s, he went to Dhaka to work on cholera. There he became involved in the development of oral rehydration therapy — hailed as one of the most significant medical advances of the century.

Oct 26, 2024 - 11:45
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Remembering Dr. Richard Cash: How a 'simple' intervention helped save millions of lives
Dr. Richard Cash devoted much of his life to improving health care in poor countries. He played a critical role in the testing and implementation of oral rehydration therapy for patients suffering from diarrheal diseases — giving them a mixture of water, salts and sugar. Discussing this intervention, he said, "Simple doesn

In the late 1960s, he went to Dhaka to work on cholera. There he became involved in the development of oral rehydration therapy — hailed as one of the most significant medical advances of the century.

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