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.
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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Mar 20, 2018

Diarrhea is…

Diarrhea is...  What would you add? 
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Screenshot of an article from The Lancet Global Health titled "Exploring the broader consequences of diarrhoeal diseases on child health," authored by Thomas Wenelba and Fasana Muhib, dated March 2018. The article discusses the impact of diarrhoeal diseases on child health in low-resource nations.

Exploring the broader consequences of diarrhoeal diseases on child health

A new study in The Lancet Global Health, published alongside this commentary that puts the data into broader context, is the first to quantify diarrhea morbidity,  illuminating the under
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Diarrhea morbidity

Diarrhea is a time thief. Even after recovery, diarrhea's resulting malnutrition can have a last impact. Let's give children the healthy lives they deserve.   
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Infographic listing top six leading pathogens responsible for diarrhea: 1. Shigella, 2. Rotavirus, 3. Adenovirus, 4. Enterotoxigenic E. coli, 5. Cryptosporidium, 6. Campylobacter. Each pathogen is illustrated with a representative icon.
Nov 19, 2017

Diarrhea pathogens

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A blue infographic showing malnutrition statistics. On the left, text states "50% of malnutrition cases are linked to chronic diarrhea caused by lack of clean water, sanitation, and good hygiene, including handwashing with soap." On the right, text states "155 million children under five are stunted—a consequence of malnutrition in the first two years of their life." A child icon and a dotted outline of a child are included, with logos at the bottom for "DefeatDD" and "Path.
Nov 19, 2017

Half of malnutrition cases are linked to chronic diarrhea

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Nov 19, 2017

Breastfeeding prevents diarrhea

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