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Sep 18, 2024

Drug resistance: what is it and what can we do

School pupils Ashley and Liz stop on their way from school to drink and wash their faces with water from an aquifer that serves the domestic water needs for several homesteads at a rural village in Kenya. Sources for clean drinking water are essentia...
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Flowchart titled "Diarrhea and Malnutrition: A Relentless Loop." It shows a cycle: Chronic Diarrheal Disease leads to Gut Damage, then to Malnutrition, then to Impaired Immune Response, circling back to Chronic Diarrheal Disease. Causes include unsafe water, poor hygiene, and pathogens.
Sep 04, 2024

What does nutrition have to do with diarrhea?

We all know that the food we eat impacts our health: good, nutritious foods mean a strong and healthy body. But there is more to it – nutrition plays a vital role in child health and impacts the risk of diarrheal disease. Diarrhea is one ...
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Illustration of an oral cholera vaccine on a shield, symbolizing protection. Surrounding are sketches of informal settlements, displacement camps, and natural disaster recovery. Text: "Oral Cholera Vaccine = immediate protection against outbreaks.
Aug 27, 2024

Preventing the cycle of monsoon floods and cholera through vaccines and safe water

The summer monsoon season in Asia, known for heavy rainfall that often leads to flooding, has reached new heights in countries like India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. These floods contribute to the outbreak of diarrheal diseases. ...
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Cover of the "Levels & Trends in Child Mortality" 2023 report. Features a smiling child in a striped sweater, with text indicating collaboration between IGME, UNICEF, WHO, World Bank Group, and the UN. Background is bright blue.
Aug 15, 2024

UN IGME Child Mortality 2023 Report

The annual report shows levels and trends of child mortality, published by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME). 
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A collection of resources titled "A Resource Toolkit for Establishing and Integrating Human Milk Banks". It includes a main guide called "A Global Implementation Framework" and 10 companion guides, each addressing specific aspects of milk bank operations and integration.
Aug 14, 2024

Human Milk Banking – PATH Resources

Ensuring equitable access to human milk for all infants has the potential to save countless lives. Superior to formula, human milk provides essential nutrients for infant growth and development. However, some mothers may be unable to breastfeed - ...
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A family of three stands smiling in front of a brick structure on a sunny day. The woman wears a patterned saree, the man is in a light shirt, and the young girl is in a bright pink outfit. A bucket is on the ground nearby.
Aug 14, 2024

Global Burden of Disease IHME Report

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) uses data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) to highlight trends in child health. Researchers found that global life expectancy increased by 6.2 years between 1990 and 2021, due mainly to r...
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A woman in a colorful saree holds a young child in a green outfit while standing in an urban alley. The image is part of the cover for the "Pneumonia & Diarrhea Progress Report 2023" by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and IVAC.
Aug 14, 2024

2023 Pneumonia & Diarrhea Progress Report Card

Although great progress continues to be made, the burden of pneumonia and diarrhea continues to be deeply inequitable, with over 70% of under-five mortality concentrated in just 15 countries.
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In a rural setting, a woman weighs a baby on a hanging scale, using a bright red cloth. Several women and children dressed in traditional, colorful clothing observe the process. Lush green plants and simple structures are visible in the background.
Aug 07, 2024

Unintended consequences: When hygiene programs burden women

Primary care in a Kaqchikel Maya community in rural Guatemala, checking monthly growth of infants.   
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A world map illustrating the prevalence of child stunting and overweight across various regions. Africa, parts of Asia, and Latin America are marked with varying shades of pink to indicate prevalence percentages. Different colored shapes represent different condition categories.
Aug 06, 2024

Floods and Diarrhea Risk in Young Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Climate change is associated with more frequent and intense floods. Current research on the association between flood exposure and diarrhea risk is limited mainly to short-term and event-specific analyses. Moreover, how prior drought or water, sanita...
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A group of five adults stands in front of a colorful balloon arch at a festive event. The arch features balloons in various shapes and colors, including flowers, stars, and swirls. All are smiling and holding props, and one person is wearing a backpack.
Jul 24, 2024

Five and Thrive!

The DefeatDD team celebrated a global health success story – more children than ever are reaching their fifth birthday!
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