ICDDR B.

ICDDR,B Enterprise Introduction

ICDDR,B is neither a factory nor a trader. It is an international health research institute.

ICDDR,B, which stands for the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh, is a non-profit public health research organization. Its mission is to solve public health problems affecting low-income countries through innovation and scientific discovery.

The institute conducts groundbreaking research, provides training, and delivers public health services. Its work focuses on a wide range of areas including diarrhoeal diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition, emerging infectious diseases, and health systems. ICDDR,B is globally recognized for its significant contributions to global health, most notably for its role in developing and promoting oral rehydration solution (ORS), which has saved millions of lives worldwide. It collaborates with governments, universities, research institutions, and international organizations to translate its research findings into effective public health policies and practices.

ICDDRB, an international health research institute in Bangladesh, primarily focuses on research, training, and public health interventions rather than commercial production or sales. However, it is renowned for its significant contributions to the development and promotion of certain public health solutions.

The key product most directly associated with ICDDRB's innovation is:

Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)

In a broader sense, ICDDRB also develops and disseminates:

Public health intervention models and strategies

Research methodologies and protocols

Epidemiological data and surveillance systems

Training programs and educational materials on health issues

Diagnostic tools and techniques (primarily for research and public health use)