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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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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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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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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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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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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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