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A group of women in colorful traditional clothing, some carrying bags, stand in line near a water facility. The background shows lush greenery and a white structure with signage and instructions written in a regional script. The sky is partly cloudy.

May 08, 2024

Preparing for safe drinking water during natural disasters

What would you do if you saw river water levels gradually rising to your doorstep? That’s what people in villages of the Cachar District in Southern Assam, India, vividly remember.

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A young boy with dark hair wearing a brown shirt smiles at the camera. The background features a colorful, abstract design with overlapping shapes in shades of pink, red, and yellow. The boy has his arm slightly raised, touching his shoulder.

Apr 23, 2024

Have You Ever Celebrated the Contributions of Vaccinations In Your Life?

Sometimes we overlook the everyday tools that keep us safe and healthy. For many of us, it’s easy to overlook the impact of vaccination, which has saved and improved countless lives.

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A group of children stands in a row in front of a building with their arms raised high, smiling. The children are dressed in various outfits, including uniforms and casual clothes. The backdrop shows a wall with posters and red and white paint.

Apr 17, 2024

Building back better – bringing back the joy in schools

Teacher Uttama Pal underscores the importance of children’s participation in lessons on basic hygiene and toilet use.

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Text on an orange background reads: "THANK YOU, HEALTH WORKERS" in bold white letters. The text is centered, and the background has a slight texture.

Apr 03, 2024

How do healthcare workers defeat diarrheal disease?

Let’s further efforts to increase fair compensation and gender equity for health workers.

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A group of people in a laboratory setting, wearing protective gear including blue hairnets, masks, white lab coats, and gloves. One person is seated and working with lab equipment while the others stand close by, observing the process.

Mar 27, 2024

How does human milk banking help ensure child health?

The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for infants to support healthy growth and development. But why is this recommended? And when women face barriers breastfeeding, what alternatives exist to provide nutrients to newborns?

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A woman in a red sari sits on a colorful mat in a small room next to a child wearing a white top and red shorts. The child is eating, and various food items are placed on the floor near them. The room has blue walls and purple curtains.

Mar 20, 2024

In Bangladesh, WASH has significant impact in high disease burden households

Deaths caused by diarrhea among children less than five years old are highest in poor communities in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, including here in Bangladesh.

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A healthcare worker in blue scrubs and red pants talks to a woman in colorful attire and a headscarf, who is seated next to a child lying on a bed in a medical tent. Other patients are seen resting on beds in the background.

Mar 06, 2024

Why do we keep seeing cholera in the news?

In recent months, numerous news articles have detailed global cholera outbreaks. What do we know about cholera, and why are these outbreaks so prevalent?

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People gather near a water distribution point, carrying yellow jerry cans. The setting is a rural area with dirt ground, trees, and buildings in the background.

Feb 21, 2024

Zero-dose children are an indicator of broader inequities

Increasingly, conflict, displacement, and climate change impact access to life-saving vaccines. These factors can result in millions of children around the world not receiving immunizations, often described as “zero-dose children”.

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Feb 14, 2024

Getting ahead of diarrhea outbreaks in 2024

Are we ready to face the heat of 2024? This continuing record-breaking average global temperature is being exacerbated. How will this influence the prevalence of diarrheal diseases?

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