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A young girl in a colorful shirt stands confidently in the middle of a brick-walled classroom, surrounded by other children seated on the floor. A blue banner hangs in the background, partially visible. The environment appears educational and community-focused.
Mar 13, 2023

Potential Impact of Rotavirus Vaccines in Southeast Asia

Photo: PATH.  Rotavirus has the potential to impact every child in every country, rich or poor, regardless of access to safe water and sanitation. But the majority of deaths from rotavirus occur in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia in communiti...
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A healthcare worker wearing a mask and a floral apron administers oral medication to a baby held by a woman wearing a yellow headscarf and a patterned outfit. The woman and baby both wear masks. The room has posters and colorful charts on the walls.
Mar 10, 2023

Research and Relationships Define 20 Years of Rotavirus Vaccines

 Annet Onyamasi administers an oral rotavirus vaccine to a child at the Khwisero Health Clinic in Kenya.​​​ Photo: PATH.  The world has quickly become accustomed to vaccines on demand, as scientists and pharmaceutical companies pursue and re...
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A person washing their hands over a metal basin filled with soapy water. The floor has a black and white geometric tile pattern. Soap bubbles cover the hands, indicating thorough cleaning.
Mar 08, 2023

Women are stuck at the intersection of climate change and sanitation

The climate crisis is a health crisis, and one of its manifestations is its disruptive impact on safe drinking water and sanitation. Weather extremes like flooding stress sanitation systems and create increased opportunity for waterborne diseases suc...
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Four women sit on a bench, each holding an infant wrapped in colorful cloth. Behind them are various posters on a wall. The room appears to be a clinic waiting area.
Mar 07, 2023

More Than 10 Years Out, Dr. George Armah Reflects on Ghana's Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction

In 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved for global use vaccines against rotavirus, the most lethal cause of severe childhood diarrhea. Dr. George Armah was among the researchers who made it possible, starting his career in on rotavirus ...
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A young girl in a patterned dress sits outdoors, washing a large metal pot while looking to the side. Another child is in the blurred background beside a large metal basin. The setting appears to be a modest, sunlit rural environment. Image is in black and white.
Feb 16, 2023

Despite progress, the threat of cholera lingers

Photo: PATH.
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A scientist in a lab coat examines a test tube. The background features stylized scientific illustrations and the text "DEFEATDD." The name "Dr. Firdausi Qadri" is displayed at the bottom.
Feb 08, 2023

Women in science: a tool for nation-building

"My intention is to inspire women to the best of my ability."
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Three blue-capped test tubes labeled with black marker sit upright in a plastic container filled with crushed ice. The labels on the caps appear to be handwritten and somewhat smudged.
Jan 18, 2023

What would success look like for a Shigella vaccine?

Findings from a new series of studies could hold broad implications for developing vaccines against enteric pathogens.
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A wall displays multiple sheets of paper with handwritten messages related to health and hygiene. Notes include phrases like "Vaccines are for everyone," "Wash your hands," and "No diarrhea, more smiles." Some posters have hashtags, mentions of vaccines, and cleanliness tips.
Dec 13, 2022

Poo Guru talks sh*t at the VASE Conference with global experts on diarrhea vaccines

“No diarrhea; more smiles.” “The answers are in the poop.” This and more poo-etic wisdom from our the VASE Conference attendees graced the open spaces between the poster presentations.
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A healthcare worker wearing a mask prepares a syringe in the foreground. In the background, several people, including a child, wait in a bright room with blue curtains.
Nov 23, 2022

Upstream Strategies for Antimicrobial Resistance

Vaccines, nutrition, and WASH reduce antibiotic overuse.
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Four cartoon poop emojis, each representing different themes: environment (globe, thermometer), gender equality (symbols, scales), healthcare (mask, stethoscope), and science (lab coat, syringe). Each has a unique background color: blue, yellow, purple, and teal.
Nov 16, 2022

The Poo Guru: Toilet Facts For You

Meet Poo Guru! She is flush with facts about toilets, sanitation, and their vital role in global health. This World Toilet Day, as we celebrate all kinds of loos and latrines, the Poo Guru is our guide. She aims to raise awareness and investment in s...
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