A group of smiling children stand in front of a textured, mud wall. The children are dressed in casual clothes, with some wearing T-shirts and one child holding a toddler. They appear joyful and close-knit.
A smiling man gently holds a baby in his arms. The baby is wearing a red shirt and looking curiously to the side. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a cozy, indoor setting.
May 02, 2013

ROTAVAC clinical trial results

The Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology and Bharat Biotech announced positive results from a Phase 3 clinical trial of a rotavirus vaccine developed and manufactured in India.
Published Research
A baby in a vibrant pink outfit looks to the side with a playful smile. Text beside the child reads: "Pneumonia and diarrhoea claim 2 million young lives each year. Now there’s a plan to close the gap." Photo Credit: PATH.
Apr 10, 2013

GAPPD social media graphics

Share these photos on Facebook and Twitter to help spread the word about the GAPPD: the first global plan to simultaneously tackle pneumonia and diarrhoea, two leading child killers.   
Graphics

Report and summaries

Full report: Integrated Global Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD) (PDF, 763 KB) Authors: UNICEF and WHO Published: April 2013   GAPPD report resources:
Reports
A close-up of a young child drinking from a cup. The image includes a quote by Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General, emphasizing the opportunity for global health leaders to create the healthiest generation of children. The hashtag "#MindtheGAPPD" appears in the top right corner.
Apr 05, 2013

GAPPD advocacy toolkit

This advocacy toolkit is designed to assist civil society organisations (CSOs), nongovernmental organisations (NGOs), and other advocacy groups or individuals to advocate for the successful implementation of the recommendations of the Integrated Glob...
Toolkits

Press release

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Global statements of support

Dr. Koki Agarwal, Director, Maternal & Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP) Dr. Greg Allgood, Director and Founder, Proctor & Gamble Children’s Safe Drinking Water Programme Dr. Seth Berkley, CEO of the GAVI Alliance

Leader/expert comments

Leaders of global and national NGOs, scientists, pediatricians, academics, and policymakers have issued statements to support the implementation of the GAPPD framework. To read through leader statements categorized by region, click the links below or...

Africa: statements of support

Dr. George Armah, Senior Research Fellow and Associate Professor, University of Ghana Dr. Roma Chilengi, Country Lead, Absolute Return for Kids, Zambia Dr. Chris Elemuwa, National Pneumonia Focal Point, National Primary Health Care Development Agen...

NGO statement of support

Diverse Array of NGOs and CSOs Call on Governments and Partners to Make Global Action Plan a Reality Statement of Support for the Integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea