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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 man with glasses and dark hair, identified by the text on the lower left as "Dr. Rajesh Khanna, Save the Children India," is speaking in a video. The background is blurred, focusing attention on him.

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

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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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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.

Reports

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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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Graphic with "MYTH" crossed out. Text states, "Once diarrhea passes, children are out of danger." Below, an illustration of a toilet on an orange circle and the hashtag #DEFEATDD with the phrase "Significant. Solvable." are displayed.

Diarrhea: Myths versus facts

Here, we debunk the common myths that allow diarrheal disease to continue wreak havoc in poor communities, under the radar.

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A close-up of a baby with large dark eyes, wearing a purple outfit, looking directly into the camera. In the background, a woman with a bright smile, slightly out of focus. The image conveys warmth and affection.

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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