We support countries to improve blood pressure control for over 34 million people worldwide. Image courtesy of the Nigeria Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI).
We're committed to making the world safer from epidemics. We supported 60+ countries to respond more effectively to COVID-19, and promote strategies to find and stop everyday outbreaks faster.
Nearly half the global population is now protected from toxic artificial trans fat thanks to policies supported by Resolve to Save Lives. Credit: Getty Images

Resolve to Save Lives accelerates action against the world’s deadliest health threats

We are a results-driven global health organization that collaborates locally and globally to build solutions that save millions of lives.

Resolve to Save Lives in action

Our latest Epidemics That Didn’t Happen report shows that preparedness works

May 18, 2026
The fourth edition of Epidemics That Didn't Happen shows that the trajectory of a disease is not a matter of fate, but targeted investment and timing.…

Amanda McClelland: Keys to the Epidemics That Didn’t Make the Headlines

May 18, 2026
Amanda McClelland highlights the latest Epidemics That Didn’t Happen report with stories from 11 countries using the 7-1-7 target to stop outbreaks early.…

Dr. Tom Frieden: Busting 10 Myths About Health Taxes

May 15, 2026
In this op ed published in Think Global Health, Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, counters ten common 10 common misconceptions used to block healthy…

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Benchmarks for health emergencies

We partner with the World Health Organization to standardize best practices for preparedness, including developing a benchmarking tool to simplify and accelerate preparedness planning under International Health Regulations.

The cost of health care worker infections

In our advocacy efforts to protect health care workers, we released a joint report with the World Bank to calculate the true cost of health care worker infections during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as wider socioeconomic implications.