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Together Against Diarrhea

October 1, 2014
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Three individuals are crossing a shallow stream in a forested area, holding hands for support. One person is seen looking and smiling at the camera. A caption superimposed on the image reads, "Hello, are we together?" attributed to Dr. Alfred Odolia.

Pneumonia and diarrhea are the leading infectious killers of children around the world. Tackling them simultaneously, as outlined in the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarroea (GAPPD), achieves the greatest impact. 

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