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A collection of resources titled "A Resource Toolkit for Establishing and Integrating Human Milk Banks". It includes a main guide called "A Global Implementation Framework" and 10 companion guides, each addressing specific aspects of milk bank operations and integration.
Aug 14, 2024

Human Milk Banking – PATH Resources

Ensuring equitable access to human milk for all infants has the potential to save countless lives. Superior to formula, human milk provides essential nutrients for infant growth and development. However, some mothers may be unable to breastfeed - ...
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A family of three stands smiling in front of a brick structure on a sunny day. The woman wears a patterned saree, the man is in a light shirt, and the young girl is in a bright pink outfit. A bucket is on the ground nearby.
Aug 14, 2024

Global Burden of Disease IHME Report

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) uses data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) to highlight trends in child health. Researchers found that global life expectancy increased by 6.2 years between 1990 and 2021, due mainly to r...
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In a rural setting, a woman weighs a baby on a hanging scale, using a bright red cloth. Several women and children dressed in traditional, colorful clothing observe the process. Lush green plants and simple structures are visible in the background.
Aug 07, 2024

Unintended consequences: When hygiene programs burden women

Primary care in a Kaqchikel Maya community in rural Guatemala, checking monthly growth of infants.   
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A world map illustrating the prevalence of child stunting and overweight across various regions. Africa, parts of Asia, and Latin America are marked with varying shades of pink to indicate prevalence percentages. Different colored shapes represent different condition categories.
Aug 06, 2024

Floods and Diarrhea Risk in Young Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Climate change is associated with more frequent and intense floods. Current research on the association between flood exposure and diarrhea risk is limited mainly to short-term and event-specific analyses. Moreover, how prior drought or water, sanita...
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A group of five adults stands in front of a colorful balloon arch at a festive event. The arch features balloons in various shapes and colors, including flowers, stars, and swirls. All are smiling and holding props, and one person is wearing a backpack.
Jul 24, 2024

Five and Thrive!

The DefeatDD team celebrated a global health success story – more children than ever are reaching their fifth birthday!
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A purple image features a periodic table element box for Zinc, symbolized as Zn with the atomic number 30. The word "DEFEATDD" is displayed in white and yellow capital letters on the right side of the image.
Jul 10, 2024

Zinc: a simple, underutilized treatment for diarrhea

The combination of ORS and zinc is the gold standard for diarrhea treatment. But why is ORS recommended to be combined with zinc?  
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A woman with curly hair, glasses, and a black jacket is standing next to a black water pump on a hexagonal stone base with a plaque. She is smiling and holds the pump with one hand. The background shows a street, brick buildings, another person, and a parked van.
Jun 26, 2024

Plumbing the depths of diarrhea etymology

The DefeatDD team is comprised of word lovers. Yet you might be surprised how the worlds of language and science are intertwined. Diarrhea, for example, can be traced to the Greek diárrhoia, meaning to flow through...
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Jun 18, 2024

Diarrheal disease vaccines: what do we know?

Despite great progress to improve global child health, diarrhea remains the second leading killer of children under age five. Fortunately, vaccines are available or on the way for some of the top causes of diarrhea:
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A person wearing a mask is feeding a child in a room with medical supplies. In the foreground, there is a booklet titled "DIARRHOEA!" on a table, depicting a village scene. The room has educational posters on the wall and medical equipment scattered around.
Jun 05, 2024

Collaboration and dissemination essential to cholera control strategy development

In recent months, the world has seen a rise in global cholera outbreaks. When outbreaks emerged in Kenya and Uganda, national governments looked to PATH for support in mitigating risk to communities.
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A female healthcare worker in a white coat and headscarf is talking to a patient while holding medication. In the background, other healthcare workers are assisting patients at a clinic. The setting appears busy and dedicated to patient care.
May 23, 2024

Searching for new avenues to control cholera

The alarming increase in cholera outbreaks is fueling renewed interest in novel treatment tools.
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