With significant progress in Recife, Brazil expands 7-1-7
In early 2023, health officials in Recife, Brazil started applying the 7-1-7 target for timely detection and control of infectious disease outbreaks as part of their plan to track and contain outbreaks during Carnival. New data shows over 30% improvement in reaching the target over two years.
Implementation of the 7-1-7 target for detection, notification, and response to public health threats in five countries: a retrospective, observational study
The 7-1-7 target supports timely detection, notification, and response to outbreaks. Writing in the Lancet Global Health, experts from Resolve to Save Lives assessed 41 public health events in Brazil, Ethiopia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda between 2018 and 2022 to understand the frequency at which targets for detection (7 days), notification (1 day) and respones […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: March 3 – 17, 2021
COVID-19 in Brazil: Developments, Warnings and Lessons This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made […]
Addressing COVID-19 in Brazil with consistent communication
This communications campaign gives local leaders clear, reliable material.
Brazil passes best practice trans fat limits
The world’s fifth largest country announced regulations limiting the amount of artificial trans fat in the Brazilian food supply. Implementation will begin on July 1, 2021 and will culminate in a complete ban of partially hydrogenated oils effective January 1, 2023, in line with WHO’s target for global trans fat elimination. With support from our […]