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Two workers in blue uniforms inspect a cluster of vaccine vials under a light in a laboratory setting. The focus is on the vials, with attention to detail in the inspection process.

Dec 20, 2019

A new pneumococcal vaccine is here! Why this matters.

An affordable vaccine will unlock funding for other health tools.

Three smiling children pose for the camera on a sunny day. One child on the left wears a blue jacket, the middle child has an arm around the first child and wears a beige shirt, and the third child on the right wears a black shirt. They stand on a dirt road.

Dec 04, 2019

Despite positive global trends in diarrhea mortality, concerning inequities remain

Over one million fewer children died from diarrhea in 2017 compared to 1990, but a new study reveals this decrease was not uniform for all children in all countries.

A group of five people, including a woman holding a young child, stand on a cobblestone path in front of a small building. They are outdoors, surrounded by greenery and a laundry line with clothes.

Nov 27, 2019

Inclusive programme approaches key to sustain sanitation access and move toward better health outcomes

Initial findings look promising for AKDN's Comprehensive Sanitation Initiative.

A young child stands on a hospital bed in a room with three women seated on other beds. The child is wearing a black shirt and shorts, and plush toys are scattered on the bed. Large windows let in natural light, highlighting the room's minimal furnishings.

Nov 21, 2019

One small step for ETEC vaccines, one giant leap for diarrhea prevention

A study in Bangladesh assessed safety and immune response of an ETEC vaccine candidate in young children, with promising results for both the vaccine and an immunity enhancer called dmLT.

A smiling woman holds a young child in her arms. The image is overlaid with blue zigzag and white dot patterns, and the word "DEFEATDD" appears in the top right corner. The child looks curious while the woman beams with joy.

Nov 18, 2019

A revoLOOtion to fight trillions of germs

Toilets close the lid on the pathogenic parade.

An adult holds a baby in their lap while another adult gives the baby a dropper dose of liquid medicine. The baby, wearing an orange outfit, looks up, and both adults’ hands are visible, with one supporting the baby's head and the other administering the medicine.

Nov 06, 2019

In the midst of change, rotavirus vaccines remain cost-effective

With two new prequalified vaccines in the last two years, the rotavirus vaccine landscape has changed a lot—but one thing remains constant. Rotavirus vaccines work and are a cost-effective investment.