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A woman with long brown hair sits comfortably on a beige chair, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a dark sweater over a maroon top. The text beside her reads: "Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth Rogawski McQuade, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University.
Mar 13, 2025

Next-gen leaders in diarrheal disease: Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth McQuade

This month, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a chance to shine the spotlight on the incredible women across the globe who are working to end diarrheal disease. At DefeatDD, we’re especially inspired by the next generation of women who are ...
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Image showing a header with bold text stating "DIARRHEAL DISEASE: FAST FACTS" against a textured background. Below, bullet points highlight that it is the second leading killer of children under five globally, and that it is preventable and treatable, with links to learn more.
Feb 25, 2025

Diarrheal Disease: Fast Facts

Just the facts: these high-level talking points on diarrheal disease tell you what you need to know about the global crisis and the solutions. Each bullet includes a link to more information. View and share the message map or the plain text below. ...
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Text image with an orange title: "Rotavirus Vaccines and Diarrheal Disease." The text discusses PATH's messaging on the health impact of diarrhea and the importance of rotavirus vaccines, promoting a coordinated approach for disease control.
Feb 25, 2025

Rotavirus vaccines and diarrheal disease

PATH developed these messages for use by anyone interested in communicating the impact of diarrhea on the health and development of children and families around the world. This is also a guide to communicating the value of rotavirus vaccines within a...
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Text image with bold orange title: "Malnutrition and Diarrheal Disease." Below, in smaller black font, is a message about PATH's guidance on communicating the impact of diarrhea on health. It emphasizes cost-effective solutions and various topics for different audiences.
Feb 25, 2025

Malnutrition and diarrheal disease

Good nutrition is essential for child growth, development, and immune system function to boost children’s defenses against infectious diseases like diarrhea. But the children most vulnerable to diarrheal disease are often malnourished. The relentle...
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Banner with text discussing the effectiveness of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and zinc in addressing diarrheal disease in children under five. It states that ORS and zinc are crucial in treating and preventing diarrheal disease and reducing child mortality rates.
Feb 25, 2025

ORS + zinc and diarrheal disease

This message map provides key talking points about oral rehydration solution (ORS) and zinc, the treatment for diarrhea recommended by the World Health Organization. 
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Image with the text "SANITATION AND DIARRHEAL DISEASE" in bold orange letters. Below, a paragraph explains the purpose of the messages developed by PATH for communication on sanitation's impact on health and development globally.
Feb 25, 2025

Sanitation and diarrheal disease

Millions of children’s lives have been saved by protecting them against diarrheal disease, yet it remains a leading killer of children under five years of age worldwide. By raising awareness about integrated prevention and treatment solutions, we c...
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A group of individuals standing on a stage, each holding a booklet. They are posed in rows with a colorful backdrop displaying text related to Nigeria's National Strategic Plan of Action on Cholera Control. The scene is bright and well-lit.
Feb 13, 2025

#EndCholeraNigeria: A Journey of Multisectoral and Political Commitment

Honourable Ministers (Health, Water Resources, and Environment) represented by their respective Permanent Secretaries, Directors of Departments and agencies, and Country Representatives of Development Partners WHO, IFRC, UNICEF, UKHSA, WaterAid, MSF,...
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Jan 31, 2025

Four more films that put the “act” in Action!

Back in 2015, DefeatDD published our first-ever movie review highlighting five films that imparted valuable lessons about diarrheal disease (DD). Ten years later and with Academy Awards season in full swing, we thought it the perfect time for a follo...
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DefeatDD welcomes new team member: Tara Petronio

DefeatDD is kicking off 2025 with a new addition to our team. Please help us give a warm welcome to our new Communications Associate, Tara Petronio! [Holding for virtual applause.] You may have already met her indirectly: she’s jumped right in as t...
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A caregiver spoons food into the mouth of a sleeping baby. The infant is cradled in the caregiver's arms, wearing a patterned shirt. The background is out of focus, featuring a chart with colorful sections.
Jan 08, 2025

How much is norovirus to blame for the global burden of childhood diarrhea?

Preventing norovirus could make a significant health and economic impact, not to mention a more pleasant holiday season.
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