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A healthcare worker in a floral print dress administers an oral vaccine to a baby held by a woman wearing a colorful headscarf and patterned clothing. The scene is indoors with medical supplies in the background, emphasizing a healthcare setting.

Nov 01, 2023

Can Vaccines Protect Children’s Growth?

PATH analyzed the potential impact of a Shigella vaccine that could combat growth faltering as a result of diarrhea infection.

Infographic titled "Climate Change = More Diarrheal Disease." It features a sequence of images: a factory emitting smoke, a globe with temperature and rainfall variations, and a scene of flooding, droughts, and famine. Text indicates the progression from CO2 emissions to these impacts.

Oct 18, 2023

Weather and Diarrheal Disease – What do we know?

Flooding, heat waves, drought, and other extreme weather events have an immense impact on human health. Learn more about the effect on diarrheal disease.

A close-up of people sitting on the floor, sharing a meal on a metal tray. The tray contains two bowls of curry and several fried pastries. One hand is reaching for food, and a child’s hands are also visible. The floor is wooden, and a patterned cloth is seen underneath.

Oct 13, 2023

Ending the vicious cycle of diarrhea and malnutrition: examples from Southeast Asia

In this time of post-pandemic economic recovery, many countries are confronting concurrent multiple challenges including high inflation, adverse weather conditions due to El Niño, and difficulties importing food due to conflict-driven challenges.

An elderly man wearing glasses and a white shirt stands outdoors. He is smiling and has a brown poop emoji hat on his head. The background features a fence and a colorful mural with green and blue tones. There are plants and a chair nearby.

Sep 28, 2023

DefeatDD bids happy retirement to the incom-poo-rable Lou Bourgeois

It’s the end of an era for PATH and for the DefeatDD team. After 15 years at PATH, Dr. Lou Bourgeois, a well-known investigator in the field of enteric vaccine research, is retiring. Before he leaves, we sat down with him to reflect on his except...

Sep 20, 2023

Ten Years On: How Have Rotavirus Vaccines Impacted Diarrhea Cases?

Rotavirus vaccines are safe, effective, and reaching more children than ever before. But rotavirus still tops the list of pathogens responsible for deadly diarrhea in sub-Saharan Africa.

A diverse group of people, wearing formal attire and traditional Indonesian clothing, stand together on a stage. A woman in the center holds a bouquet. The backdrop reads "2023 Bali Indonesia.

Aug 23, 2023

Estimating impact of a novel rotavirus vaccine delivered at birth

Rotavirus remains a common cause of severe diarrhea in young children in Indonesia. In a strong step forward for child health, the country introduced rotavirus vaccines nationwide, which will greatly reduce disease burden.

A woman leans over a table filling out paperwork. Nearby, a person holds a baby wearing a red hat. Various medical supplies are scattered on the table. The scene suggests a clinic or medical setting.

Aug 01, 2023

Making Breastfeeding at Work a Priority: Empowering Women and Nurturing Societies

Establishing supportive environments that enable women to balance their professional responsibilities and breastfeeding journey is essential.

A woman in a yellow headscarf is seated, holding a spoon and feeding a small child in her lap. They are in a room with several beds. The child looks up at her while she holds a bowl in one hand. The atmosphere is warm and caring.

Jul 25, 2023

The ORS Journey: Saving Lives One Spoonful at a Time

Ever heard of the saying, "Small things can make a big difference?" Take the humble packet of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), for example: a simple yet effective lifesaver.

Image depicting a thermometer icon with a cracked earth background. Text reads: "Every 1°C temperature increase leads to 7% increase in diarrhea." Source: Mellor et al., 2016. DEFEATDD is written in the bottom right corner.

Jul 13, 2023

A community conquers climate impacts on safe water for home and health

Local clinics are the heart of rural community health. But where can a patient turn when health care facilities, or HCFs, are unable to provide one of the most basic elements of care: clean water? This harsh reality confronts 1.7 billion people world...