Hypertension treatment protocol: Calcium channel blocker as first-line treatment
Sample treatment protocol from Resolve to Save Lives
Template for developing a strategic advisory committee for hypertension prevention and control
Template with proposed members and terms of reference
Tool for the development of a consensus protocol for treatment of hypertension
WHO HEARTS package tool for treatment protocol development
Blood pressure measurement checklist
Poster with tips for taking blood pressure correctly from Resolve to Save Lives
10 hypertension best practices
Fact sheet from Resolve to Save Lives with best practices for clinicians
Frequently asked questions: Hypertension management
FAQs on hypertension management compiled by Resolve to Save Lives
Fixed‐dose combination pharmacologic therapy to improve hypertension control worldwide
Commentary published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension
Annotated bibliography: Hypertension control
Annotated bibliography on hypertension control from the US CDC. Last updated in 2018.
Rapid scale-up of COVID-19 training for frontline health workers in 11 African countries
Effective outbreak response requires sustained investments in health systems—going beyond training to include adequate equipment, space and staffing levels. For Human Resources for Health, our colleagues at ICAP at Columbia University analyzed a COVID-19 response training program for health care workers in 11 African countries in mid-2020. While confidence in managing COVID-19 increased, barriers like […]
Psychosocial determinants of adherence to public health and social measures (PHSMs) in 18 African Union Member States during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: results of a cross-sectional survey
Trust in authorities, a sense of control over one’s environment and behavior, and access to resources influenced adherence to public health and social measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Writing in BMJ Open, experts at Resolve to Save Lives analyzed psychosocial and sociodemographic factors influencing COVID-19 public health and social measure (PHSM) adherence through a cross-sectional […]
Protecting the world from infectious disease threats: now or never
There is an urgent need for global cooperation, leadership, and sustainable financing to address critical gaps in health preparedness as revealed by the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Joint External Evaluation (JEE). Writing in BMJ Global Health, experts at Resolve to Save Lives highlight the results of WHO’s JEE process, in which 100 countries assessed their […]
WHO global report on sodium intake reduction
WHO report assessing global progress in implementing sodium reduction policies, providing insights by country, region, and income group to guide future actions for reducing sodium intake and improving cardiovascular health.
Preparing for pandemics and other health threats: societal approaches to protect and improve health
There is an urgent need for sustained funding and coordinated global efforts to strengthen health security capacities and prevent future pandemics. Writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, experts from Resolve to Save Lives analyze critical lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting gaps in preparedness that led to millions of deaths, economic losses, […]
Nigeria’s joint external evaluation and national action plan for health security
Nigeria’s adoption of the World Health Organization’s Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) will strengthen its national health security efforts. Writing in Health Security, experts at Resolve to Save Lives document the process of completing a JEE with partners in Nigeria in 2017 and subsequently creating a NAPHS to […]
Multisectoral resilience for the next global health emergency
Pandemics are more than public health emergencies; they are multisectoral crises that touch every aspect of public and private life. Therefore, multisectoral coordination—especially by enabling stakeholders to share and coordinate information, resources and personnel—enables appropriate policy responses during crises. Writing in BMJ Global Health, experts at Resolve to Save Lives and our partners identify six […]
Modelling the economic burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection in health care workers in four countries
SARS-CoV-2 infections among health care workers caused up to 8.38% of total health expenditures in five low- and middle-income countries, underscoring a need for stronger protection measures for frontline workers, who faced increased risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Writing in Nature Communications, experts at Resolve to Save Lives used a a cost-of-illness (COI) […]
Food taxes for healthy eating
A preliminary report by the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation advocating for a broader approach to food taxes by applying nutrient profile models to define tax bases, rates, or tiers, aligning taxation with the nutritional quality and health impact of foods.
Investing in global health security: Estimating cost requirements for country-level capacity building
A targeted investment of $124 billion over five years will enable 196 countries to strengthen their core capacities across the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Joint External Evaluation (JEE) indicators. Writing in PLOS Global Public Health, experts at Resolve to Save Lives estimated the costs required to strengthen country-level health security and identified associated cost drivers. […]
Protecting children from the harmful impact of food marketing: policy brief
A policy brief providing guidance for policymakers, program managers, and advocates on implementing comprehensive strategies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing by reducing both their exposure to and the influence of such marketing practices.
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 […]
Impact of a Newly Established Revolving Outbreak Investigation Fund on Timeliness of Response to Public Health Emergencies in Nigeria
Revolving outbreak investigation funds (ROIF) can accelerate outbreak response times when coupled with streamlined approval processes. Writing in Health Security, experts from Resolve to Save Lives analyze the impact of ROIF in Nigeria, which were established by our partners at Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in 2019. Comparing outbreak responses before and […]
Identifying and Interrupting Superspreading Events—Implications for Control of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Strict adherence to infection prevention and control measures, and timely implementation of nonpharmaceutical interventions, can help prevent and control COVID-19. Writing in Emerging Infectious Diseases, experts at Resolve to Save Lives examine the role of superspreading events (SSEs) in the rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2, highlighting their potential to accelerate outbreaks and prolong transmission. We emphasize […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: February 14, 2022 Annex
COVID-19 severity and vaccine effectiveness in the era of the Omicron variant. This annex is an accompaniment to the InDepth Science Review released on February 14, 2022. It provides further details on the studies that informed the review. This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: February 14, 2022
COVID-19 severity and vaccine effectiveness in the era of the Omicron variant. 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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: December 22, 2021
What do we know about the Novavax vaccine? 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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: November 1, 2021
The glut of COVID-19 vaccines is a myth: How we can — and must — remove barriers to vaccinating the world against COVID-19 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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: September 1, 2021
Update: Opening K-12 schools for in-person learning amidst vaccines and variants: what have we learned and how can this guide us? 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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 20, 2021
Protecting the Immunocompromised: The Evidence for an Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine. 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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 2, 2021
A Hidden Toll: The Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 on the Public Health Workforce. 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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: July 16, 2021
Opening K-12 schools for in-person learning amidst vaccines and variants: what have we learned and how can this guide us? 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 […]