Salt reduction event at 77th World Health Assembly
At the event we co-hosted with the NCD Alliance and WHO, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Singapore made new commitments to implement comprehensive policies that will protect at least 37,000 people from the harms of eating too much salt.
New video guide for fast and simple user testing for health care software
A monthly cycle of testing software with end users is necessary to build good software that drives program improvements.
Webinar: Designing digital tools with health care workers at the center
For the launch of our new digital tools playbook, we cohosted a webinar with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on designing digital health tools with the end user at the center.
The Simple app manages more than 4 million patients—and health workers love it
In a new article for Sage Publications, Resolve to Save Lives and the DHIS2 team talk about collaborating with health care workers to design an app that doctors and nurses love to use.
RTSL releases first-of-its-kind guide to effective, user-centered digital health tools
New playbook summarizes lessons from hundreds of health care workers and millions of patients on how to build a digital tool that saves time and lives May 8, 2024 (NEW YORK, NY)— A new playbook released by Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) compiles lessons learned from five years of health care workers using the Simple […]
WHO’s 2nd edition Sodium Benchmarks report
A webinar highlights lessons learned from the first report, current progress on global salt reduction, and next steps countries can take to promote heart health.
Tackling NCDs: best buys and other recommended interventions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, 2nd ed
WHO’s updated list of “best buys” and recommended interventions for addressing NCDs, aligned with the extended Global Action Plan (2013–2030) to help countries achieve the nine voluntary NCD targets and advance SDG 3 on good health and well-being.
NIH webinar highlights five years of promoting heart health at RTSL
For the U.S. National Institute of Health’s HERO series, RTSL’s global health equity research takes center stage.
New IHR Benchmarks Tool simplifies planning for health emergencies
Developed in partnership with Resolve to Save Lives, this tool helps countries prepare for outbreaks and prevent epidemics.
Dr. Frieden on rebuilding trust in public health
For STAT News, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives Dr. Tom Frieden outlines three actions that must be prioritized to restore trust.
Urban pandemic response: Survey results describing the experiences from twenty-five cities during the COVID-19 pandemic
How do local governments contribute to pandemic response? For PLOS Global Public Health, Resolve to Save Lives collaborated with colleagues at Center for Global Health Science & Security and Vital Strategies to assess government responsibilities, the timeline of response activities, challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic among members of the Partnership for Healthy Cities. Among […]
JHPIEGO webinar on controlling high blood pressure in primary care through HEARTS
Watch: How to integrate WHO’s HEARTS into primary health care strengthening grants
How much does it cost to treat high blood pressure?
Studies in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mexico, Thailand and the Philippines show that implementing the WHO HEARTS package is an affordable way to improve blood pressure control and save lives.
New tool helps governments combat nutrients of concern
Watch a webinar exploring GHAI’s new Nutrient Profile Models tool for developing healthy food policies
Statement from Dr. Renu Garg: Nepal bans trans fat
STATEMENT FROM DR. RENU GARG, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AT RESOLVE TO SAVE LIVES 16 February 2024 (NEW YORK, USA)—“Congratulations to Nepal for issuing legislation that limits the amount of trans fat in food, which will save 2,200 lives each year. The new legislation, adopted with support from the World Health Organization’s South-East […]
Controlling hypertension can be the next global health win
In the Washington Post, Dr. Tom Frieden calls attention to the need for increased focus and funding to prevent and treat the deadly condition.
New playbook: Designing an optimal digital tool for hypertension and other long-term treatment programs
Step-by-step guidance to create or adapt an effective digital health tool—one that health care workers actually like.
Celebrating the progress and partnerships that defined 2023
RTSL’s 2023: Year in Review is our first-ever digital annual report, looking back at a remarkable year of saving lives and making the world safer from epidemics.
WHO celebrates progress against toxic trans fat with validation program
Congratulations to Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Thailand for their groundbreaking work helping to rid the world of this invisible killer.
Salt substitutes can help treat high blood pressure
We joined international experts in the call to include salt substitutes in the treatment for high blood pressure.
Addressing the global shortage of health care workers
For CNN, Amanda McClelland proposes recommendations to address the growing global shortage of health care workers.
Trans fat stats for selected countries
Excel file with stats for selected countries including annual deaths from TFA consumption and potential lives saved between now and 2047.
WHO’s Science in 5: Everything you need to know about trans fat
Short video with WHO’s Dr Francesco Branca explaining which foods contain trans fat and how trans fats hurt us
Customizable fact sheet: Developing and Implementing a Trans Fat Elimination Policy
Fact sheet explaining 7 steps to developing and implementing a trans fat elimination policy. Design files available here (download).
Customizable fact sheet: Trans Fat Elimination – Reasons for Policy Action Now
Fact sheet with key statistics and arguments for trans fat elimination Design files available here
Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria welcomes New Executive Director
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 (ABUJA, NIGERIA)—Resolve to Save Lives announced today the appointment of Nanlop Adenike Ogbureke as its new Executive Director in Nigeria. She will oversee a technical and operations staff of 11, facilitate effective coordination and implementation of program activities, as well as foster and maintain productive relationships with government and non-governmental stakeholders within […]
WHO and the 7-1-7 Alliance introduce Early Action Reviews
More than 500 people from 73 countries signed up to hear representatives of the World Health Organization and the 7-1-7 Alliance introduce new guidance on Early Action Reviews.
Developing technical capacity to scale up 7-1-7
The 7-1-7 Alliance hosted a training series for Atlanta-based staff of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A first virtual training session introduced the 7-1-7 target, its central role in the WHO Early Action Review guidance, and how 7-1-7 fits into key components of the global health security framework. In a two-day, in-person […]
Sharing learnings to achieve the 7-1-7 target
The 7-1-7 Alliance, a country-led initiative hosted by Resolve to Save Lives, formed a global community of practice with 15 implementing countries.
The Centrality of Communities and Civil Society in Epidemic and Pandemic Prevention. A Framework for Improved Preparedness and Response
Large-scale epidemics and pandemics threaten global health security and community resilience, especially concerning emerging infectious diseases and the resurgence of previously controlled conditions. Communities play a vital role in preventing, detecting, and responding to these threats, as demonstrated in recent outbreaks. Effective community involvement enhances government efforts and mitigates negative impacts. This study emphasizes the […]