Richard A. Cash

Global health researcher and pioneer

Richard A. Cash - Global health researcher and pioneer
Born

June 9th, 1941
84 years ago

Died

October 22nd, 2024
0 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Significant contributions made to global public health, particularly in the areas of cholera and other infectious diseases. Played a pivotal role in developing oral rehydration therapy, which has saved countless lives. Worked with the World Health Organization and various health initiatives to address disease outbreaks in developing countries. Efforts focused on epidemiology and health interventions to combat infectious diseases in low-resource settings.

Developed oral rehydration therapy for cholera

Contributed to public health initiatives

Worked with the World Health Organization

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