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.
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Nov 15, 2017

Toilet Talks

We need your help to make a stink about diarrheal disease and the solutions to defeat it: Create and share a Toilet Talk! It's like a one-minute TED Talk in a bathroom, and you can share it on social media using the hashtag #DefeatDD.
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Nov 09, 2017

Stop the Cycle of Diarrheal Disease: A state of the field report

Childhood diarrhea deaths have decreased, but children are still getting sick and infections are a major problem. Children who survive an episode but are faced with repeated infections are more likely to suffer from lifelong cognitive and physical im...
Reports
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Oct 22, 2017

Toilet talk how-to guide

Campaign overview   We need your help to make a stink about diarrheal disease and the importance of safe sanitation and other solutions to defeat it.  
Toolkits
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Oct 10, 2017

Handwashing education to prevent diarrhea

Handwashing can prevent nearly half of diarrhea cases. Educating mothers on the six steps of handwashing can have enormous impact.
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All children deserve to reach their full potential

We know how to prevent deaths and long-term suffering from diarrheal disease. 
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Treat diarrhea with ORS and zinc

Diarrhea is dangerous because of dehydration. ORS and zinc are recommended as the cornerstone diarrhea treatment by the World Health Organization.
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Integrate WASH and nutrition to prevent gut damage

Did you know that repeated gut infections like diarrhea can lead to malnutrition? We need integrated approaches to defeat diarrheal disease.  Learn more by exploring our infographic.
A young child receives an oral vaccine administered by a healthcare professional wearing gloves. The child is sitting in an adult's lap, and the adult holds the child's head steady. Both appear to be inside a clinic.
Oct 09, 2017

The protective power of vaccines against diarrhea

Rotavirus vaccines are saving lives and reducing hospital costs, showing us what's possible. Now PATH, icddr,b, and other partners have set their sights on vaccines against other leading diarrheal pathogens like ETEC and Shigella.