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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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A young boy kneels in a muddy, polluted water source, holding up a container of dirty water. Text overlay reads, "Ending Cholera: A Global Roadmap to 2030." The background features shacks and scattered debris.
Oct 03, 2017

Ending Cholera: A Global Roadmap to 2030

By implementing this multisectoral strategy, the Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC) partners will support countries to reduce cholera deaths by 90 percent by 2030.  The Global Roadmap is based on three strategic axes:
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Sep 26, 2017

Rotasiil Clinical Trial Results

Results from a Phase 3 efficacy study in India of the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.’s rotavirus vaccine BRV-PV (known as ROTASIIL®) were published in the journal Vaccine. The study showed the vaccine to be safe, well tolerated, and to provide...
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A group of children sit outdoors watching a puppet show performed by three women using a red cloth. Text above reads, "There are more than 400 million children in India!" The scene is set against a rustic building with a mix of brick and bamboo walls.
Sep 12, 2017

Children as change agents

Organizations in India are working with children to break the cycle of diarrheal disease.
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Silhouettes of a family with labels for "Diarrhea treatment" and "Food, shelter, education." The text below says, "Families shouldn't have to choose. Join the movement to #DEFATDD" with the DEFEATDD puzzle logo.
Sep 05, 2017

The costs of diarrhea

Diarrheal disease isn’t just a medical problem—it’s an economic one, too.
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A pie chart showing average household costs for one episode of diarrhea in Malawi. $7.31 (44%) for direct medical expenses prior to visit, $6.36 (38%) for transportation, meals & lodging, $2.04 (12%) for lost income, $0.77 (5%) for direct medical expenses of visit, and $0.26 (1%) for direct medical expenses after visit.

The economic impact of childhood acute gastroenteritis on Malawian families and the healthcare system

A study of households in Malawi showed significant financial burden from childhood diarrhea to the healthcare system and to households.   Read the full study.  
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Vaccine Immunity

Vaccines protect individuals by working with the body's immune system. If enough people get vaccinated, a community receives herd immunity, which is protection for the larger group against disease.
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Chamki and Googly's get well gift: ORS!

It's Boombah's birthday, but he has fallen sick with diarrhea. What's a muppet to do? ORS to the rescue!   Special thanks to Sesame Workshop and Gall Galli Sim Sim! http://www.galligallisimsim.com/
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Children sit in a classroom, focused on something off-camera. One boy in the front row raises his hand, wearing a yellow T-shirt. Other students, dressed in blue uniforms, are attentively listening or watching. The setting is simple and educational.
Jul 10, 2017

The impact of a toilet: a family story

When the floods came and privacy and safety were harder to find, the Kumar family decided to take out a loan and build a toilet instead
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A group of children and two adults, all wearing colorful clothing, stand together in front of a brick wall. One adult appears to be speaking or instructing the children, who are listening attentively. The setting is outdoors, and the ground is uneven.
Jul 10, 2017

“A healthy start to a new generation”: Stopping the cycle of diarrheal disease

To stop the vicious cycle of malnutrition and diarrhea and subsequent lifelong impacts, we need to reach children early with a multifaceted approach, especially in the hardest to reach areas. These models of success in India are turning the tide. F...
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A group of children playing on large blue barrels in a rural setting. One child is smiling directly at the camera, and others are engaged in conversation. Adults and more children can be seen in the background near a brick building.
Jul 10, 2017

“Health is our right”: India's momentum against diarrhea

When children live in poor countries, their risk of diarrheal disease is much higher. Solutions to alleviate the burden exist, but we need greater awareness and action if we are going to protect children, families, and communities from the lifelong c...
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