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Jun 29, 2018

A rotavirus vaccine for the world

Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe and fatal childhood diarrhea around the world. ROTAVAC®, a new low-cost rotavirus vaccine, was developed through an innovative and multisectoral global partnership.
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Thanks for taking the plunge!

On May 2nd in Washington, DC, the DefeatDD team hosted our first event of its kind: “Take the Plunge: A Pop-up Experience to Help Children Thrive.”   
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Join the movement

We've made tremendous progress against diarrheal disease, a leading killer of children around the world, but far too many children struggle with the long-term health consequences of repeated infections. So what can you do? Join the movement to raise ...
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Apr 10, 2018

ROTAVAC: From research to reality

This video series is an introduction to rotavirus and the journey of ROTAVAC, an India-made rotavirus vaccine produced in partnership with PATH.
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Nov 18, 2017

Toilet Talks

Learn more about diarrheal disease from our Toilet Talk video series!
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Nov 15, 2017

Toilet Talks

We need your help to make a stink about diarrheal disease and the solutions to defeat it: Create and share a Toilet Talk! It's like a one-minute TED Talk in a bathroom, and you can share it on social media using the hashtag #DefeatDD.
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Oct 10, 2017

Handwashing education to prevent diarrhea

Handwashing can prevent nearly half of diarrhea cases. Educating mothers on the six steps of handwashing can have enormous impact.
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Integrate WASH and nutrition to prevent gut damage

Did you know that repeated gut infections like diarrhea can lead to malnutrition? We need integrated approaches to defeat diarrheal disease.  Learn more by exploring our infographic.
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All children deserve to reach their full potential

We know how to prevent deaths and long-term suffering from diarrheal disease.