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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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Asia: statements of support

Dr. Shams El Arifeen, Director, The Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, at ICDDR,B (icddr,b) Dr. Lulu Bravo, Professor of Paediatric Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University of the Philip...

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A young child peeks from behind a wooden plank on the left, with a serious expression. On the right, text reads "Ending Preventable Child Deaths from Pneumonia and Diarrhoea by 2025" and "The Integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea." UNICEF and WHO logos are at the bottom.

Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD)

The Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD), a global plan published in 2013 by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), represents the first-ever simultaneous effort to protect children from pneum...

Reports

A young child peeks from behind a wall on the left side of the image. The text on a blue gradient background reads "Ending Preventable Child Deaths from Pneumonia and Diarrhoea by 2025" and "The Integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea." Logos of UNICEF and World Health Organization are at the bottom.

Apr 01, 2013

GAPPD overview

This PowerPoint presentation gives an overview about the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD). View the full presentation.

Presentations

Infographic highlighting interventions for reducing childhood diarrhea deaths. It includes a central list of key actions surrounded by sections on treatment (oral rehydration, zinc) and prevention (vaccination, hygiene, sanitation). A UNICEF quote emphasizes solution impact.

Jan 01, 2013

Diarrheal disease advocacy slides

This presentation gives a concise overview of the problem of diarrheal disease, the solutions and the ways to take action on this issue. Use the full presentation, or pull content from the slides to incorporate them into your own presentations. This ...

Presentations

A smiling woman holds a child in front of a brick wall with a poster about diarrhea prevention in Bengali.

Dec 04, 2012

Bangladesh: ORS and rotavirus vaccines

International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh: A global leader

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A woman with a wide smile is sitting indoors, holding a baby wrapped in a blue blanket. She is wearing a white tank top and patterned skirt. The background features a white curtain and some household items. Both the woman and baby appear happy and content.

Nov 01, 2012

Community Access to Zinc Becomes a Reality in Kenya

On August 27, 2012, the Kenyan Poisons and Pharmacy Board approved an appeal to reclassify zinc from a prescription medicine—only available at hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies with the prescription from a trained health professional—to an over-...

Factsheets

A group of children in blue uniforms walk outside near a school building. One child has arms outstretched as others walk beside them on a grassy area under clear skies.

Zambian students perform pooetry

"Together, we shall fight diarrhea!" In this clip, students at Mukuyu Basic School in rural Mazabuka, Zambia, showcase their health knowledge by performing pooetry. We like their style! Click through our photo album to see more student activities.

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A man stands and speaks to a group of people seated outdoors under a tree. He wears a colorful shirt with a vibrant floral pattern and glasses. The audience listens attentively, some dressed in traditional attire.

Apr 19, 2012

Dr. George Armah, Ghana

An avid investigator of rotavirus for more than 25 years, Dr.

Other

Mar 02, 2012

The Extraordinary Healing Power of Mom

Do you remember how your mom took care of you when you got sick?

Video

A woman wearing a red patterned dress holds a baby wrapped in a blanket while sitting on a bench. In front of her is a blue container labeled "ORS." Several people sit and talk in the background. The setting appears to be a healthcare facility.

Nov 01, 2011

Charting the Course for Integrated Diarrhea Control in Malawi

Diarrheal disease is one of the top two causes of child death in most countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and Malawi is no exception. Diarrhea causes approximately 11 percent of deaths in children under five years of age in the country, with approximate...

Factsheets