The summer monsoon season in Asia, known for heavy rainfall that often leads to flooding. These floods contribute to the outbreak of diarrheal
Primary care in a Kaqchikel Maya community in rural Guatemala, checking monthly growth of infants.
The DefeatDD team celebrated a global health success story – more children than ever are reaching their fifth birthday!
The combination of ORS and zinc is the gold standard for diarrhea treatment. But why is ORS recommended to be combined with zinc?
The DefeatDD team is comprised of word lovers. Yet you might be surprised how the worlds of language and science are intertwined. Diarrhea, for
Despite great progress to improve global child health, diarrhea remains the second leading killer of children under age five. Fortunately, vaccines
In recent months, the world has seen a rise in global cholera outbreaks. When outbreaks emerged in Kenya and Uganda, national governments looked to
The alarming increase in cholera outbreaks is fueling renewed interest in novel treatment tools.
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
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
Teacher Uttama Pal underscores the importance of children’s participation in lessons on basic hygiene and toilet use.
Let’s further efforts to increase fair compensation and gender equity for health workers.
The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for infants to support healthy growth and development. But why is this recommended? And when
Deaths caused by diarrhea among children less than five years old are highest in poor communities in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, including
In recent months, numerous news articles have detailed global cholera outbreaks. What do we know about cholera, and why are these outbreaks so