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Poo-ruse and share informational resources to advocate for greater investments to defeat diarrheal disease. Click the link below to visit our ‘State of the Field Report’ for up-to-date data and research related to diarrheal disease.

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Image showing a header with bold text stating "DIARRHEAL DISEASE: FAST FACTS" against a textured background. Below, bullet points highlight that it is the second leading killer of children under five globally, and that it is preventable and treatable, with links to learn more.
Feb 25, 2025

Diarrheal Disease: Fast Facts

Just the facts: these high-level talking points on diarrheal disease tell you what you need to know about the global crisis and the solutions. Each bullet includes a link to more information. View and share the message map or the plain text below. ...
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Text image with an orange title: "Rotavirus Vaccines and Diarrheal Disease." The text discusses PATH's messaging on the health impact of diarrhea and the importance of rotavirus vaccines, promoting a coordinated approach for disease control.
Feb 25, 2025

Rotavirus vaccines and diarrheal disease

PATH developed these messages for use by anyone interested in communicating the impact of diarrhea on the health and development of children and families around the world. This is also a guide to communicating the value of rotavirus vaccines within a...
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Text image with bold orange title: "Malnutrition and Diarrheal Disease." Below, in smaller black font, is a message about PATH's guidance on communicating the impact of diarrhea on health. It emphasizes cost-effective solutions and various topics for different audiences.
Feb 25, 2025

Malnutrition and diarrheal disease

Good nutrition is essential for child growth, development, and immune system function to boost children’s defenses against infectious diseases like diarrhea. But the children most vulnerable to diarrheal disease are often malnourished. The relentle...
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Banner with text discussing the effectiveness of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and zinc in addressing diarrheal disease in children under five. It states that ORS and zinc are crucial in treating and preventing diarrheal disease and reducing child mortality rates.
Feb 25, 2025

ORS + zinc and diarrheal disease

This message map provides key talking points about oral rehydration solution (ORS) and zinc, the treatment for diarrhea recommended by the World Health Organization. 
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Image with the text "SANITATION AND DIARRHEAL DISEASE" in bold orange letters. Below, a paragraph explains the purpose of the messages developed by PATH for communication on sanitation's impact on health and development globally.
Feb 25, 2025

Sanitation and diarrheal disease

Millions of children’s lives have been saved by protecting them against diarrheal disease, yet it remains a leading killer of children under five years of age worldwide. By raising awareness about integrated prevention and treatment solutions, we c...
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An infographic titled "Diarrhea: Significant. Solvable." contrasts the negative and positive aspects of addressing diarrhea. The left side ("The Bad") mentions its severe effects on children and families. The right side ("The Good") lists solutions like vaccines and better WASH practices.
Sep 12, 2018

Diarrhea one-pager

Diarrhea: The good, the bad, and what you can do to help address this global crisis. Read the full message map, available in English and French.
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