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A close-up of a baby wearing a red and white hat receiving an oral rotavirus vaccine from an adult using a dropper. The baby is being gently held and the background is softly blurred.
Apr 22, 2025

How rotavirus vaccines are changing the game

Rotavirus vaccines have proven to be a cost-effective intervention that not only saves lives, but also reduces the burden on families and health systems.
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A healthcare worker wearing a mask and apron administers an oral rotavirus vaccine to a baby held by a woman in a headscarf and mask to defend against disease. They are in a room with educational posters on the walls.
Mar 27, 2025

Defending against disease

We can and should defend against diseases that keep children out of school, parents out of work, and soldiers from their posts.
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Headshot of Brittany Feijoo, a diarrheal disease researcher, wearing a gray top. Text next to the image reads: "Q&A - Brittany Feijoo, MSN, FNP-BC, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health." Blue background with paint splatter design and "DEFEATDD" logo.
Mar 26, 2025

Next-gen leaders in diarrheal disease: Q&A with Brittany Feijoo

We talked to Brittany Feijoo, a research associate at Johns Hopkins, about her career path and her research on diarrheal diseases in Kenya.
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Mar 19, 2025

Confronting cholera and drought in Zambia

The recent cholera outbreak in Zambia is a reminder that water security, public health, and energy supply are deeply interconnected.
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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

We sat down with Dr. Elizabeth Rogawski McQuade, a rising star in the diarrheal disease research space, to hear more about her work.
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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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