From lionizing to protecting health care workers during and after COVID‐19—systems solutions for human tragedies
Frontline health care workers need full protections in the form of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs, and expanded training opportunities. Writing in the International Journal of Health Planning and Management, experts at Resolve to Save Lives review health care worker infections and deaths during previous epidemics, illustrating the […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: June 4, 2021
In it for the Long Haul: More Questions than Answers on the Lasting Health Effects of 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 for policy or program implementation. The findings […]
Feasibility, enablers and challenges of using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in Pakistan
Experts from Resolve to Save Lives expamined the feasibility of adapting the 7-1-7 target to control tuberculosis in Karachi, Pakistan through timely provision of TB preventive therapy (TPT). From January to June 2023, we successfully line-listed 92% of 450 index patients’ household contacts within seven days of initiating anti-TB treatment. Additionally, we determined screening outcomes […]
Digital Point Solutions for Extending Contact Tracing Capacity
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Resolve to Save Lives collaborated with U.S. jurisdictions to create four digital solutions that enhance the efficiency of case investigation and contact tracing to reduce the spread of infectious diseases by enabling more precise outreach, timely interventions, and better confidentiality: Epi Viaduct, Epi Contacts, Epi Locator, and Epi […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: April 17 – May 13, 2021
COVID-19 in Africa: Are reported cases and deaths only the eyes of the hippo? 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: March 18 – April 16, 2021
How genomic surveillance helps us understand SARS-CoV-2 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 […]
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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: February 22 – March 2, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 treatments: evidence, approvals, guidelines and the implications of new variants. 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 […]
Development of a simple and effective online training for health workers: results from a pilot in Nigeria
A modular, self-paced, mobile-friendly online course on foundational infection prevention and control (IPC) was developed for health workers (HWs) in Africa, addressing challenges in accessing training. Evaluated in Nigeria, the course comprised 10 modules utilizing IPC vignettes and short assessment questions. Of the 372 learners who enrolled, 59% completed all modules, demonstrating significant pre-test (29%) […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: January 30 – February 17, 2021
In depth: Should second doses of COVID-19 vaccines be delayed? 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 […]
Defining collaborative surveillance to improve decision making for public health emergencies and beyond
Public health emergencies such as COVID-19 and other large-scale outbreaks (cholera, measles, and mpox) are occurring with increasing frequency, magnitude, and complexity, compounded by devastating natural disasters, conflicts, and other humanitarian crises. Timely and effective intelligence is vital for decision-makers to assess risks, prepare, and respond appropriately. Experts from Resolve to Save Lives and partners […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: January 16th-29th, 2021
Should everyone wear medical masks to prevent the spread of 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 for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: December 19, 2020 – January 8, 2021
Early COVID-19 vaccination rollout top performers 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 available.
Protecting Health Care Workers: A Need for Urgent Action
Our report details the problems affecting our health care workforce and key actions that governments, health systems and funders must take to address them.
How do local-level authorities engage in epidemic and pandemic preparedness activities and coordinate with higher levels of government? Survey results from 33 cities
Engaging local governments in epidemic preparedness will strengthen global health security by ensuring better coordination between local and national authorities. Writing in PLOS Global Public Health, Resolve to Save Lives and partners explore local-level involvement in epidemic preparedness before the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, based on responses from 33 cities in the Partnership for Healthy […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: December 12 – 18, 2020
A national COVID-19 alert level framework 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 available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: December 5 – 11, 2020
Immunity Passports 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 available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: November 14 – December 4, 2020
Estimating the true number of COVID-19 cases and the case detection ratio in the United States 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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: November 7 – 13, 2020
Tracking COVID-19 in the United States: Progress and Opportunities 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: October 31 – November 6, 2020
Declining death rates among people severely ill with 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 for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: October 10 – 30, 2020
COVID-19 and mass transit 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 available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: October 3 – 9, 2020
Mask mandate effectiveness 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 available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: September 26 – October 2, 2020
Dose (inoculum) of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 severity
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: September 19 – 25, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine prioritization in the U.S. 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 available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: September 12 – 18, 2020
Flu and 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 for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 29 – September 11, 2020
Emergency use authorization (EUA) of medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic including a look ahead at possible EUA of a 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 […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 22 – 28, 2020
COVID-19 reinfection 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 available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 15 – 21, 2020
Update on COVID-19 in Africa 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 available.
PERC Brief
A brief from PERC’s 24,000-person survey conducted in 18 African Union (AU) Member States in August 2020 to assess disruptions to essential health services brought on by COVID-19.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 8 – 14, 2020
The indirect impacts of COVID-19 on health and essential health services in sub-Saharan Africa 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 […]