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How does the World Health Organization improve global health? Three examples from DefeatDD

Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering: What exactly does WHO do?

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‘Mad Man’ or Hero? The Advocate Who Staged a Revolution Against Deadly Diarrhea

The idea of advocacy for child health was new, and not necessarily welcomed.

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Health outcomes must be matched by strong health systems—for COVID-19 and beyond

In our response to COVID-19, we can't lose sight of the other deadly infections.

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Diarrhea and Depression: New research reveals the powerful connection between maternal depression and child health

It often falls on mothers to care for those early life needs.

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Toilet paper hoarding: what’s it really about?

It occurred to me that it might have something to do with dignity.

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Climate Change, COVID-19, and Diarrhea on World Water Day 2020: Can We Afford to Celebrate?

We can’t address diarrhea, climate change, or COVID-19 without water.

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Myanmar’s rotavirus vaccine campaign first to use new delivery technology

Photo: PATH/Minzayar.

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Female Scientists Who Are Defeating Diarrhea Get Their “Doo”

We’re glad to see them get their “doo.”

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A new start for early childhood

New approaches based on science and scalability.

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A healthier future for children: four lessons from the world of diarrhea

The future for children is not tomorrow. It is now.