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A person wearing a yellow vest, white shirt, and a medical mask holds two small green boxes of medication labeled "dts-Z Luv." Both boxes show images of healthy children. The background is blurred and has a greenish-yellow hue.
Jul 20, 2022

Cheers to ORS!

It costs pennies, and pediatricians call the results miraculous.
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Two people in protective suits and masks are collecting water samples from a polluted stream with containers, while a third person in a blue shirt and jeans observes. The area around them appears rundown, with makeshift structures in the background.
Jun 18, 2022

Protecting Rohingya refugees through WASH and vaccines

Dr. Mahmud and team conduct water surveillance in Cox's Bazar.   This post originally appeared on the Take On Typhoid website  
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A woman, wearing a mask, feeds a baby on her lap in a small, cluttered room. In the foreground, a colorful poster with the word "DIARRHOEA" sits on a wooden table, alongside medical supplies and a water container. The walls display various posters and papers.
Jun 08, 2022

How does oral rehydration solution work?

The biochemical research breakthroughs that led to ORS development.
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A diverse group of men and women, dressed in professional attire, stand together in a meeting room, smiling at the camera. There are banners in the background with the text "PATH" and some tables with laptops and documents in the foreground.
May 25, 2022

Confirmed: Ghana’s switch to ROTAVAC was cost-saving

The PATH Ghana team hosted a meeting in Accra on May 24, 2022 to share the results of the ROTAVAC switch costing study with interested stakeholders and partners. Photo: PATH/Patience Dapaah.   Editor's note: The manuscript for this study is now a...
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Illustration of the top six pathogens causing diarrhea: 1. Shigella, 2. Rotavirus, 3. Adenovirus, 4. Enterotoxigenic E. coli, 5. Cryptosporidium, 6. Campylobacter. Each is depicted with distinct shapes and colors.
May 10, 2022

A LAMP to light the way: A rapid diagnostic test for ETEC and Shigella diarrhea

Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) and Shigella are leading bacterial causes of diarrhea. Experts have long suspected that they are responsible for a large proportion of the global diarrheal disease burden. However, morbidity and mortality estimates of E...
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A group of five individuals, dressed in business attire, stand in a row holding documents in front of a banner. The banner bears the Republic of Kenya emblem and mentions a health policy and strategy launch event held in January 2022.
Apr 27, 2022

Advocating for stronger primary health care systems in Kenya

Kenya’s PHC Strategic Framework 2019-2024 further solidifies the country’s commitment to PHC following the 2018 signing of the Declaration of Astana.
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A person using a blue tablet to measure temperature is seen under a shaded element. The screen displays a temperature reading of 36.3°C. The background includes a desk with a thermometer, medical supplies, and a brick wall.
Mar 29, 2022

The intersection of healthcare and school children

A model of school-based community health is keeping Zambian children healthy so that they can effectively learn.
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People are swimming in a large, calm river with scattered trees along the banks. The scene is under a clear sky, with one person in the foreground by the water's edge, possibly washing clothes. The environment is serene and natural.
Mar 21, 2022

How Senegal can be catalyst for new water and sanitation paradigms

The old paradigms are failing. Senegal is home to many pioneering WASH efforts.
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Mar 04, 2022

Four ways that climate change can intensify gender inequities in clean water access

Climate change poses unique threats to their safety, financial well-being, and educational opportunities.
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A person holding a syringe while preparing to administer an injection. The background is blurred, focusing on the hands and the syringe. The person is wearing a blue garment.
Feb 22, 2022

Shigella and ETEC vaccine pipeline advances despite pandemic slowdown

Recent research on the leading vaccine candidates against ETEC and Shigella diarrhea reveals exciting progress.
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