Statement from Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, on the Philippines Department of Health’s new administrative order to eliminate industrially produced trans fats:
“Today, the Philippines adopted a best-practice policy to eliminate industrially produced trans fat from its food supply—becoming the 45th country to take this life-saving action. We applaud the Philippines Department of Health for this bold commitment that will protect more than 108 million people from trans fat, a dangerous chemical food additive that increases the risk of heart attack and death.
New survey reveals the more people know about Long COVID, the more likely they are to consider getting vaccinated
Long-hauler stories prompt greater concern among 64% of Americans; after learning more about long COVID, particularly from people suffering from it, about 40% of unvaccinated people say they likely will consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine, including nearly a third of people who are vaccine hesitant
Resolve to Save Lives awards over $1 million in grants to improve cardiovascular health during COVID-19 pandemic
9 programs will save lives by improving cardiovascular health
Surgo Ventures and Resolve to Save Lives release new blueprint for states, counties, and cities to improve COVID-19 vaccine equity
American Public Health Association and Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy endorse framework as “critical” and “practical” tool for increasing coverage at the local level
New report on COVID-19 in Africa shows impact of COVID-19 on African continent has been underestimated
Urgent, strategic action needed in light of limited vaccine and mounting threat of new variants
New report on COVID-19 in Africa shows impact of COVID-19 on African continent has been underestimated
Urgent, strategic action needed in light of limited vaccine and mounting threat of new variants
New WHO benchmarks help countries reduce salt intake and save lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new set of global benchmarks for sodium levels in more than 60 food categories that will help countries reduce sodium contents in foods to improve diets and save lives.
COVID-19 Could Have Been Contained – New Report Shows How Countries Successfully Beat Infectious Disease Outbreaks Before They Became Epidemics
Epidemics That Didn’t Happen: First-of-Its-Kind Interactive Report from Resolve to Save Lives Highlights Global Epidemic Response Successes
New research shows impact of heart disease prevention in low- and middle-income settings
In a special section of its latest issue, the Journal of Clinical Hypertension expands the evidence base on successful reduction of cardiovascular disease in low- and middle-income countries through creative, scalable, patient-facing programs and public health policies
Statement from Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, on global progress to eliminate artificial trans fats
Action to protect people against trans fat also builds regulatory systems that can improve food safety.
Ministry of Health Announces Life-Saving Program to Reduce Blood Pressure in Sri Lanka
1 in 4 adults in Sri Lanka at increased risk of heart attack and stroke from hypertension
Statement from Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, ahead of President Biden’s address to the nation
The more we work together, united in our fight against this virus and global health threats, the safer and healthier we will all be
Vital Strategies and Resolve to Save Lives Announce Plans for the Initiative to Become an Independent Nonprofit Organization
Resolve will become a fully independent, U.S.-based and registered nonprofit organization, effective by June 2022.
New Campaign Encourages Ethiopians To Cut Salt Consumption in Half And Prevent Unhealthy Diets
High Salt Consumption Puts Ethiopians at Risk of Heart Disease and Death
Comprehensive Review of COVID-19 Vaccine Data Provides Roadmap to Improve US Rollout
Latest Guidance from Resolve to Save Lives Outlines How States and Jurisdictions Can Increase Transparency and Efficiency in Vaccination Data Reporting Nationwide
Statement on the US inauguration
Statement from José Luis Castro, President and CEO of Vital Strategies and Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, on the inauguration of U.S. President Biden and Vice President Harris:
Statement on the US inauguration
Statement from José Luis Castro, President and CEO of Vital Strategies and Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, on the inauguration of U.S. President Biden and Vice President Harris:
Protecting our health care workers: how we can prevent epidemics from taking out our front line
Resolve to Save Lives convenes global public health leaders in recommending new actions to protect health care workers
WHO urges governments to promote healthy food in public facilities
Consuming a healthy diet from pre-birth to the last days of life is vital to prevent all forms of malnutrition as well as diabetes, cancers and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
New program announced to lower high blood pressure in unreached communities across Nigeria
More than one-third of all Nigerians have high blood pressure, increasing risk for heart disease
Despite Improvement, Most Essential COVID-19 Data Still Not Available for U.S. States
Dr. Tom Frieden and Resolve to Save Lives provide an update on the reporting of essential indicators to track COVID-19 in the U.S.
Despite Improvement, Most Essential COVID-19 Data Still Not Available for U.S. States
Dr. Tom Frieden and Resolve to Save Lives provide an update on the reporting of essential indicators to track COVID-19 in the U.S.
Statement from Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, on President Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis
“My thoughts are with the President, First Lady, their family and all those infected with and affected by this virus. This is a reminder that COVID-19 is an ongoing threat to our country and can happen to anyone.
New Report on COVID-19 In Africa Highlights Need for Increased Access to Health Care Services and Protections for Health Care Workers
More than 24,000 adults in 18 AU Member States provide insight into indirect impacts of virus
Statement from Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO, Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, on the death of 200,000 Americans from COVID-19
“Every one of the 200,000 Americans killed by COVID-19 is a tragedy, and most of these deaths did not have to happen. The future is in our hands. We can save lives and accelerate economic recovery by putting science and public health at the center of our response. As the global death toll passes one million, this also means collaborating to improve public health systems worldwide.
New Study Reviews Cost-Effectiveness of Hypertension Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Comprehensive review from Resolve to Save Lives and partners finds most hypertension interventions are cost-effective
More than 3 billion people protected from harmful trans fat in their food
But, 11 out of 15 countries with the most coronary heart disease deaths due to trans fats have yet to take actions to eliminate the substances
More than 3 billion people protected from harmful trans fat in their food
But, 11 out of 15 countries with the most coronary heart disease deaths due to trans fats have yet to take actions to eliminate the substances
New Special Section in Journal of Clinical Hypertension Authored by Investigators from Low- and Middle-Income Countries Fills Gap in Cardiovascular Health Research
Expanding the evidence base on hypertension treatment, sodium reduction, and trans-fat elimination strategies is a critical pathway to prevent and manage cardiovascular diseases.
New Special Section in Journal of Clinical Hypertension Authored by Investigators from Low- and Middle-Income Countries Fills Gap in Cardiovascular Health Research
Expanding the evidence base on hypertension treatment, sodium reduction, and trans-fat elimination strategies is a critical pathway to prevent and manage cardiovascular diseases.