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Pneumonia and diarrhoea account for 23% of under-five mortality and were responsible for an estimated 1.17 million deaths in children under five globally. Furthermore, pneumonia and diarrhoea were responsible for 18% of mortality in children 5–9 years of age, resulting in an estimated 86 000 preve... more
La página de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) sobre las enfermedades diarreicas destaca que son la tercera causa de muerte en niños de 1 a 59 meses, causando aproximadamente 443 832 muertes anuales en menores de 5 años. Estas enfermedades, aunque prevenibles y tratables, representan un... more
WASH in schools during a cholera response is important due to the strong correlation between WASH and IPC. Not only can it impact the health and well-being of students and staff but also facilitate the potential spread of the disease via the congregation of children and adults from multiple househol... more
Information sheet - Diarrhoea control with ORS and Zink
This website was launched in January to advocate for the new WHO ORS/Zinc co-packaging recommendation (for diarrhoea treatment) and seek to remove barriers and exploit opportunities to the uptake of the recommendation in LMICs. As a part of this work we are establishing a knowledge base on the statu... more
La página enlazada del Manual MSD para el hogar aborda el tema de la diarrea en niños. Proporciona información detallada sobre las causas, síntomas, procedimientos de diagnóstico y opciones de tratamiento de la diarrea en la infancia. Además, destaca los signos de advertencia que podrían indi... more
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Le document fournit des messages éducatifs et des conseils pratiques pour prévenir et gérer la diarrhée, en particulier chez les enfants. Il met l'accent sur les pratiques d'hygiène telles que le lavage des mains adéquat, l'utilisation de latrines et la manipulation sûre des aliments. Il soul... more
2. ed. Los programas de control de enfermedades diarreicas promueven el uso de la terapia de rehidratación oral como la mejor manera de reducir las muertes por diarrea entre los niños menores de 5 años. Se requiere también aplicar otras intervenciones para prevenirlas enfermedades diarreicas y ... more
The document provides educational messages and practical guidance to prevent and manage diarrhoea, particularly in children. It emphasizes hygiene practices like proper handwashing, using latrines, and safe food handling. It also highlights the importance of breastfeeding, balanced nutrition, immuni... more
The document focuses on educating children and communities about diarrhoea prevention and management through creative and interactive approaches. It highlights the importance of hygiene practices, oral rehydration solutions (ORS), zinc supplements, and proper nutrition to combat diarrhoea. Developed... more
Diarrhea is one of the world’s leading causes of child illness and death, and rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea. Yet it can be prevented and treated. There is a vaccine. And while hundreds of thousands of children in India will gain access to rotavirus vaccines -part of a natio... more

Diarrhea and Dehydration Module 6

Yu C, Lougee D, Murno JR American Academy of Pediatrics (2016) C1
Poor sanitary conditions in disaster-stricken areas result in higher risk for diarrheal illness in vulnerable populations, especially children. This disease negatively impacts the nutritional status of affected children and causes significant morbidity and mortality. Early di... more
A poster advertising oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc, part of the SHOPS mass media campaign in Ghana, was distributed widely to pharmacies and over‐the‐counter medicine sellers to improve caregivers’ and providers’ awareness of the new diarrhea treatment protocols for children under 5.
The integrated Global Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD)
Lancet 2013; 381: 1405–16 Series: Childhood Pneumonia and Diarrhoea no.1
Le document fournit des directives essentielles pour prévenir et gérer les maladies diarrhéiques aiguës, en particulier dans les situations d'urgence complexes comme les conflits, les catastrophes naturelles ou les crises sanitaires. Il met en avant l'importance de l'accès à l'eau potable, de ... more
THIS LEAFLET AIMS AT GUIDING YOU THROUGH THE VERY FIRST DAYS OF AN OUTBREAK
The document provides guidelines for the prevention and control of cholera outbreaks. It focuses on key strategies such as improving access to safe drinking water, ensuring proper sanitation, and promoting hygiene practices to prevent the spread of the disease. The guidelines also emphasize the impo... more