Jun 24, 2020
Rotavirus vaccination would save lives in Nigeria—but the poorest may lack access
As Nigeria plans to introduce rotavirus vaccination, inequities in vaccination coverage and burden of disease are projected to result in an inequitable impact of the vaccine.
Jun 10, 2020
Why is co-packaged ORS and zinc so important?
Co-packaged ORS and zinc is a necessary tool for reaching global child survival targets.
Jun 03, 2020
Beyond COVID-19: Immunization is a smart investment for societies and economies
We must not lose sight of the more than 100 prequalified vaccines that exist already against infectious diseases.
May 28, 2020
Are you hungry?
An additional 43,000 children around the world per month could die due to undernutrition during COVID-19 restrictions.
May 14, 2020
Estimates show that geographic disparities in childhood diarrhea persist, but progress has been made through reductions in key risk factors
New IHME estimate show that countries such as Indonesia and Peru, pictured above, still experience substantial geographic disparities in diarrhea mortality. Source: IHME.
May 05, 2020
When It Comes to Hand Hygiene, There’s No Time for “Pang’ono Pang’ono”
There is one factor that all these illnesses have in common.
Apr 23, 2020
Finding inspiration from rotavirus vaccines as we rally against COVID-19
In 2006, rotavirus vaccine became the first-ever vaccine introduced in a low-income country and a wealthy country in the same year.
Apr 21, 2020
How does the World Health Organization improve global health? Three examples from DefeatDD
Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering: What exactly does WHO do?
Apr 16, 2020
‘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.
Apr 13, 2020
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.