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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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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.

Message Maps

Two children in school uniforms are walking closely together on a dirt road. Nearby, text highlights the impact of diarrhea on children’s potential. The background is blurred, with more children visible in the distance.

Sep 10, 2018

Why we can't stop talking about diarrhea

Between 2005-2015, child deaths from diarrhea plummeted by 30%. But we now know that the long-term consequences of multiple diarrhea episodes are severe. It isn’t fair that children be saved, just to lose out on a happy, healthy life. We’l...

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Aug 29, 2018

Diarrhea prevention and treatment are essential to primary healthcare

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An image features Jim Yong Kim, World Bank President, alongside a quote: "To have any hope of solving sanitation problems, we have to break taboos and get over our discomfort in talking about poop." A purple and yellow design accents the left side.

Aug 01, 2018

Overcoming the 'poo taboo'

We can't #DefeatDD if we don't talk about it. Click here to learn more about the DefeatDD advocacy campaign!

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A graphic with the word "MYTH" at the top, crossed out by a yellow horizontal line. Below, it reads "Diarrhea is no more serious than the common cold." The bottom section shows a tissue box icon and the text "#DEFEATDD - Significant. Solvable.

Aug 01, 2018

Diarrhea: myths versus facts

Help us break the poo taboo. Each of these myths comes with a corresponding fact and we suggest posting them together. Download the graphics here. For background on the myth versus facts, read our blog: Diarrhea Myths, Debunked.

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A close-up of a baby in colorful clothing being held by an adult. The baby is looking up with a curious expression. The image has a caption that reads, "A rotavirus vaccine for the world.

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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A circular infographic aims to reduce pneumonia and diarrhea morbidity and mortality. It outlines three strategies: Protect (breastfeeding, nutrition, vaccination), Prevent (handwashing, vaccines, air quality), and Treat (ORS, antibiotics, continued feeding).

Jun 01, 2018

Diarrhoeal disease – UNICEF

This page lists some top-line statistics about diarrheal disease burden as well the status of intervention coverage. Read the full webpage.

Factsheets

Three women are conversing and smiling while standing in a room with a playful blue, cloud-themed background. The woman in the center, dressed in a red blazer, holds a plush toy resembling a smiling poop emoji. All three have drinks in their hands.

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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May 08, 2018

Coordinate, integrate, invest

Investing in integrated actions in the early years of a child’s life creates a positive cycle that builds human capital, strengthens economies, reduces future healthcare costs and contributes to national development.

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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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