Integrated Approach

September 15, 2023

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A graphic with colorful puzzle pieces depicting tools to combat diarrhea. Text reads, "We can save more lives from diarrhea by combining all available tools." The image promotes DefeatDD.org.

Integrating prevention and treatment solutions is the most practical and cost-effective way to defeat diarrheal disease. Integration can also extend to policies that address pneumonia and diarrhea together.

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Blue graphic with illustrations of syringes and text that reads, "Where health care is hard to reach, vaccines are the best protection against severe diarrhea." Organizations "DefeatDD" and "DefeatDD.org" are mentioned at the bottom of the image.

Sep 15, 2023

Prevention Through Vaccination

In settings where medical care can be difficult to access, prevention through vaccination is the best way to protect children against the leading causes of severe diarrhea. Vaccines against rotavirus are already making a significant impact; vaccine...

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The image features the text: "Every 1°C temperature increase leads to 7% increase in diarrhea" with a thermometer graphic. It cites Mellor et al., 2016 and is attributed to DefeatDD. The background is a cracked surface.

Nov 18, 2022

Increased Temp = Increased Diarrhea

The impacts of a warming planet are projected to increase the burden of diarrheal disease, with an estimated 7% increase in diarrhea cases per every 1 degree Celsius of global warming. Check our our 'untapped' campaign to learn more about the impa...

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A cute poop character with a face holds a thermometer and stands next to a globe. It waves a flag that reads "Go Green." The background text says "Sanitation is a climate solution." A hashtag "#PooGuru" is at the bottom.

Nov 01, 2022

Poo Guru: climate solution

Meet the Poo Guru! She is flush with facts about toilets, sanitation, and their vital role in global health. Climate impacts like flooding and water insecurity heighten the urgency for safe sanitation. As the world contends with climate change�...

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