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Apr 22, 2021

Children leading the charge against the climate emergency

Young people are taking the lead on climate, and it’s time for adults to follow.

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Apr 13, 2021

Rotavirus vaccine research in the time of COVID-19

Rotavirus remains a leading cause of diarrheal disease in children, particularly in Africa and Asia. The globally available live, oral rotavirus vaccines are substantially reducing severe rotavirus diarrhea and making a major impact in countries wher...

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Apr 07, 2021

How strengthening health systems helps build young soccer players

When Catherine named her son after a famous Zambian soccer star, she signified her high hopes for his future.

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Mar 31, 2021

“A turning point”: how ORS, zinc, and WASH transformed a Bangladesh village

By providing timely zinc and ORS treatment and education about WASH, a health worker changed mindsets to transform a community in Bangladesh.

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Mar 19, 2021

Tariah Adams: On Tap for Women and Girls’ Right to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

The demands of women and girls are basic. But in many of the remote communities in Nigeria, availability of water is a luxury.

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Mar 16, 2021

Virus variants and vaccine efficacy: 4 lessons from rotavirus

Research shows that rotavirus vaccines provide broad protection against rotavirus variants.

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Mar 04, 2021

When women are empowered, their children thrive, too: A story of Teresa and Vusi

After her first son almost died of rotavirus, Teresa equipped herself with the knowledge and tools to ensure her second son would be protected.

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Feb 23, 2021

Little humans, big hearts: inspiration for child health advocacy

Kids say the darnedest - and most inspiring - things.

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Feb 10, 2021

Charting her own path to saving lives: 4 questions for Dr. Rubhana Raqib

Dr. Rubhana Raqib, one of a record number of women inducted into the World Academy of Science, share how she became a scientist and what advice she has for girls who want to follow in her footsteps.