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Help us break the poo taboo! Integrate WASH, #nutrition, ORS/zinc, #breastfeeding, and #vaccines to defeat deadly diarrhea. A @PATHtweets project. #DefeatDD
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RT @UNVolunteers: Clean water is more than something to drink. It means health. It means education. It means dignity. #WorldWaterWeek htt….
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This #WorldWaterWeek, revisit our explainers on common questions about #water, #sanitation, and #hygiene ⤵️🫧💧. Why does boiling water make it safe to drink? How does soap actually work? #DefeatDD.
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There's more to handwashing with soap than meets the eye.
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#Water and #sanitation are foundational to prevent waterborne illness like diarrhea, #cholera, & #typhoid. As climate change strains WASH systems, investing in resiliency against disease is critical. Explore our resources for advocacy ⤵️. #WorldWaterWeek.
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Climate change: a threat and an opportunity for safe sanitation Poor sanitation exacerbates waterborne illness such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid.
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"Every 100 seconds, one child dies from diarrhea attributable to inadequate water and sanitation services.". A powerful report quantifying why investments in #WASH are essential ⤵️💧 #DefeatDD.
Over 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water 🚰. How can countries accelerate policy transformations to revitalize water investments? . Read @WorldBankWater newest report, Funding a Water-Secure Future, for more:
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This week's #VaxTracks song is "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang 🥳 With this 1980 hit, we celebrate global progress to improve #ChildHealth: child deaths from diarrhea fell 72% since 2000. Let's keep that momentum going—so every child can grow up strong & healthy. #DefeatDD
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When it comes to treating diarrhea, oral rehydration solution (ORS) is the gold standard. 🏆. Following ORS, a course of zinc strengthens the immune system and helps speed recovery. 💪. Talk about a dream team—one that can make a big difference for children!
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🎶▶️ Press play on our DefeatDD resources this summer — our website has data and messaging on everything from #rotavirus vaccine impact to fast facts on diarrheal disease. More here: #DefeatDD #VaxTracks
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RT @SaniaNishtar: Since introducing rotavirus vaccines in 2014, Kenya has seen a more than 60% drop in rotavirus-related hospitalisations.….
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"Vaccinated children recover faster, and we rarely see cases of extreme dehydration like before." - Fredrick Chege, a community health promoter in Kihoto, #Kenya. 10 years after introduction, #rotavirus vaccines are making a tangible difference in Kenya:
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In Kenya, vaccines for rotavirus are leading to fewer diarrhea hospitalizations and boosting confidence in immunization.
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🪩🎤We're always in our Immunization Era—and this week we're channeling #TaylorSwift to celebrate how vaccines and #WASH complement each other. It's a #LoveStory! . More on how an integrated approach can protect kids from diarrhea: #VaxTracks #DefeatDD
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RT @icddr_b: A new study — from a global team including icddr,b researchers — reports promising results from a trial of a novel vaccine aga….
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Shigella infection is a major cause of diarrhea, cognitive and physical stunting, and death in young children in resource-limited settings. A vaccine that is protective against shigellosis is needed....
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Ten years after #Kenya introduced #rotavirus vaccines, fewer children are being hospitalized with severe diarrhea—an outcome that is helping strengthen trust in routine immunization. More from @gavi here ⤵️ #VaccinesWork #DefeatDD.
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Not only are fewer children being hospitalised with severe diarrhoea, but the vaccine’s evident impact is boosting confidence in immunisation generally, experts say.
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"[Rotavirus] vaccine has not only saved lives but also strengthened public trust in routine immunisation. Caregivers now see real benefits: fewer hospital bills, healthier children.” - Margaret Lubaale @HennetKenya via @Gavi #VaccinesWork #DefeatDD .
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Not only are fewer children being hospitalised with severe diarrhoea, but the vaccine’s evident impact is boosting confidence in immunisation generally, experts say.
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As #Afghanistan faces conflict, political instability, and a fragile health system, new evidence underscores how #rotavirus vaccination is protecting children from a leading case of diarrheal disease. More from @PalwashaAnwari on our blog:
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In fragile settings like Afghanistan, ensuring vaccine access for the most vulnerable is not just moral imperative, it is a strategic public health priority.
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With probiotic sodas all the rage & news headlines like "Should you be fibermaxxing?", there's no question that #GutHealth is seriously trending. But for millions of children, #GutHealth is a matter of survival—one we can no longer afford to overlook.
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Gut health may be trending, but for millions of children, it’s a matter of survival—and one we can no longer afford to overlook.
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A new paper underscores the impact of #rotavirus vaccination in #Afghanistan, showing a 41% reduction in rotavirus gastroenteritis hospitalizations in children under 5 from 2018-2024. Dr. Palwasha Anwari breaks down the findings on our blog 👇. #DefeatDD.
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In fragile settings like Afghanistan, ensuring vaccine access for the most vulnerable is not just moral imperative, it is a strategic public health priority.
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Despite conflict, instability, and a fragile health system, Afghanistan's commitment to rotavirus vaccines is strong. The result: a 41% reduction in rotavirus-related hospitalizations. More on this week's blog: #VaccinesWork #DefeatDD.
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In fragile settings like Afghanistan, ensuring vaccine access for the most vulnerable is not just moral imperative, it is a strategic public health priority.
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