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Aug 09, 2021

Join us for the VASE Virtual Symposium in September!

As everyone knows, the world has changed considerably in the last 18 months. In March 2020, we were busy getting ready for our third biennial Vaccines Against Shigella and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) Conference—known as the VASE Confere...
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A woman with short hair and a headscarf, dressed in a pink shirt, is sitting against a rustic wall, breastfeeding an infant in pink clothing. In the background, a man in a hat is crouched by a cooking pot near a small fire. The setting appears rural.
Aug 03, 2021

Latching on to support: protecting breastfeeding from COVID-19 disruptions

Pandemic disruptions in access to support have caused global breastfeeding rates to fall. More support is urgently needed to protect babies.
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Graphic showing two boxing gloves labeled "ORS" and "Zinc" striking a box labeled "Pull to Open," with packets of "ORS" and "Zinc" tablets flying out, alongside instruction manuals. Text reads: "Co-packaged ORS + Zinc: A One-Two Punch Against Diarrhea.
Jul 29, 2021

Use ORS AND zinc for a one-two punch against diarrhea

Only 7% of children who need diarrhea treatment get ORS and zinc. The co-pack could help.
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An excerpt from the WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record featuring a report on rotavirus vaccines, July 2021, in English and French. The document includes text about the importance of vaccination guidance for public health.
Jul 19, 2021

WHO re-emphasizes importance of rotavirus vaccination in new position paper

On Friday, July 16, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its first updated rotavirus vaccine position paper since 2013. WHO’s position papers summarize all currently known research relevant to a vaccination against a certain pathogen ...
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A woman and a child sit at the entrance of a woven bamboo house. The woman, in a colorful floral dress, smiles while holding a metal cup and bowl. The child, also in a floral dress, looks towards the camera. Clothes hang in the background.
Jun 29, 2021

Nourishing gender equality

As the world brings their attention to advancing women’s rights with the Generation Equality Forum this week in Paris, let’s remember how vital a tool good nutrition is in achieving women's and girls’ empowerment.
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A graphic with text that reads "Women Can't Raise Healthy Children Alone." Below are listed four points: Breastfeeding support, Hygienic environments, Accessible primary healthcare, and Equitable caregiving. The DefeatDD logo is at the bottom right corner. Colorful handprints decorate the background.
Jun 25, 2021

A village chief, a midwife, and a mother: Strengthening gender equity across cultures and roles

Meet three inspiring women working to strengthen women's and children's health, well-being, and education.
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Poster with the text "When women rise, CO2 levels fall" in bold blue letters on a lighter blue background. Hashtags #ActForEqual and logos for the Generation Equality Forum are at the bottom.
Jun 23, 2021

When women rise, CO2 levels fall

When women are in leadership, families, communities, and the planet benefit.
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A circular diagram illustrating the cycle of damaged gut structure and function leading to malnutrition. It shows blunted villi, permeable gaps in the lining, leakage of pathogens, chronic inflammation, nutrient redirection, and impaired nutrient absorption.
Jun 17, 2021

Modeling the long-term impacts of enteric infections

Repeated gut infections can have long-term impacts on a child's development. A modeling study sheds light on how these infections cause damage.
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Two pairs of white slip-on shoes are placed on a concrete floor with two parallel red lines. The shoes are positioned on either side of the lines, suggesting separation or division. The floor has a slightly worn texture.
Jun 02, 2021

PATH launches Global Community of Practice on decentralized chlorine production

Stabilizing chlorine supply could reduce hospital-acquired infections, which affect an estimated 15.5% of patients in low- and middle-income countries.
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A woman in a striped top holds up a baby wearing a red shirt and polka dot pants inside a busy room. Other women and children are seen in the background, engaging in various activities.
May 25, 2021

Reaching every family in Uganda through Integrated Child Health Days

Across Uganda, the months of April and October arrive with a special focus on improving child health. Those two months are designated by the Ministry of Health each year as Integrated Child Health Days, when the health sector doubles down on reaching...
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