Addressing the challenges of implementing evidence-based prioritisation in global health
In a roundtable discussion with health practitioners, funders, academics, and policy-makers, experts from Resolve to Save Lives identified key areas for improving global health practices. We emphasized the importance of evidence-based frameworks that are adaptive and responsive to prioritised health needs. Key recommendations include enhancing information-sharing, increasing social engagement, and promoting diversity in decision-making processes. […]
Action-based costing for national action plans for health security: accelerating progress toward the International Health Regulations (2005)
Implementing the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) can be a cumbersome process, and costs vary widely from country to country. To support facilitating this complex work, experts from Resolve to Save Lives tested several new tools designed to estimate the resources needed for implementing the IHR. Using Nigeria’s National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) […]
7-1-7: an organising principle, target, and accountability metric to make the world safer from pandemics
Clear, universal performance standards for outbreak detection, reporting and control can improve accountability, save lives, and accelerate global readiness for future pandemics. For The Lancet’s Viewpoint, experts from Resolve to Save Lives propose 7-1-7 as a global target for timely response to infectious disease outbreaks: detecting a suspected outbreak within 7 days, reporting and initiating […]
Guideline: sodium intake for adults and children
This guideline offers evidence-based recommendations for reducing sodium intake to prevent NCDs, supporting policymakers and program planners in assessing intake levels, developing interventions, and aligning efforts with global health targets.
PAHO: Protocol for Population Level Sodium Determination in 24‐hour Urine Samples
The WHO/PAHO Protocol for Population Level Sodium Determination in 24-hour Urine Samples guides countries in conducting surveys to estimate dietary salt intake, offering support for planning, staff training, data collection, and result dissemination to advance salt reduction initiatives