New Global Nutrition Database for Packaged Foods
We welcome submissions of new data as we expand the database!
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, […]
Trans fat elimination is feasible in any country
At the World Health Summit, Dr. Tom Frieden highlighted trans fat elimination as a key strategy for transforming food systems and preventing deaths from diet-related causes.
Celebrating Epidemics that Didn’t Happen
Our latest “Epidemics that Didn’t Happen” report celebrates successful outbreak responses from around the world that demonstrate the returns of investing in preparedness and response systems. These examples—from Brazil, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Indonesia, India and Tanzania—are a testament to the power of preparedness and a roadmap for future success in preventing […]
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 […]
An “80-80-80” target for global blood pressure control
Meeting the target globally could save between 76 and 130 million lives by 2050.
Sharing 7-1-7: A global metric for early detection & response
In recent weeks, the Prevent Epidemics team has made the case for the 7-1-7 metric for early detection of and response to disease threats to stakeholders around the world. In Liberia, our team presented data on six outbreaks as part of a workshop on the metric for public health officials working at both the national […]
“Voices” of long COVID stress the urgency of COVID-19 vaccination
This awareness campaign spotlights COVID long-haulers to increase vaccine uptake.
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.
Under Pressure: Strategies to improve access to medicines to treat high blood pressure in low- and middle- income countries
We released a new report, developed in collaboration with the Médecins Sans Frontières Access project, that identifies barriers to affordable blood pressure medication in LMICs and underscores the need for a transformation of the global blood pressure medicines market to make life-saving medicines more affordable and available.
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.
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 […]
Video – There’s a silent killer in your food
Artificial trans fats have no known health benefits and cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Resolve to Save Lives partnered with the NCD Alliance to produce a video on the dangers of trans fats and what we need to do to eliminate them from the global food supply.
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 […]
New Senior Vice President of Cardiovascular Health Announced
Dr. Renu Garg has joined Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) as Senior Vice President of Cardiovascular Health. Dr. Garg previously served as the World Health Organization Representative for Thailand and brings to RTSL more than three decades of experience implementing large-scale public health programs in low- and middle-income countries.
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 […]
Health Care Worker Profiles Spotlight the Human Impact of Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control
As the International Year of Health and Care Workers comes to a close, our team spotlights on-the-ground challenges and successes in promoting infection prevention and control through a series of health care worker profiles. The health care workers featured are from Last Mile Health and Jhpiego, two of our implementing partners for an emergency response […]
Over 1.4 Billion People Now Covered by Best Practice Trans Fat Elimination Policies
The third annual progress report for the REPLACE initiative highlights global progress toward eliminating artificial trans fat. Read the report here.
Six steps for scaling up national hypertension programs
We published our step-by-step guide with resources and tools to help program managers scale up national hypertension programs in the Journal of Human Hypertension. Read the manuscript here.
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 […]
Removing barriers to vaccinating the world against COVID-19
The latest in-depth science review from our Prevent Epidemics team debunks the myth that the world is facing an imminent glut of vaccines and discusses barriers to global vaccination, including supply and equity. We have repeatedly squandered opportunities to better address supply shortages through technology transfer and the creation of additional production hubs.
#BeatThePressure campaign launches to improve hypertension control around the world
The LINKS community launched the #BeatThePressure campaign to promote the adoption of the new WHO hypertension guideline, including strategies such as task sharing and affordable medications.
Low sodium salt could save millions of lives
Our president and CEO Dr. Tom Frieden called for governments around the world to make low-sodium salts more accessible, citing a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that highlights the potential of low-sodium salts to prevent heart attack and stroke and save lives.
Celebrating World Heart Day 2021
We joined the World Heart Federation in recognizing World Heart Day by highlighting evidence-based strategies to improve hypertension around the world. Our six-step guide outlines strategies such as simple protocols and patient-centered care, needed for creating successful hypertension programs in diverse country contexts.
LINKS Community launches Public Funds for Healthy Foods Campaign
The LINKS Community kicked off a “Public Funds for Healthy Foods” campaign to encourage advocacy for health public food procurement policies that include limits on sodium and trans fats. Read more on what you can do to promote healthy public food procurement policies in your community.
WHO releases new, lifesaving hypertension guideline
Our President and CEO Dr. Tom Frieden released a statement encouraging countries to demonstrate their commitment to ending preventable deaths from high blood pressure by adopting and implementing WHO’s new “ Guideline for the pharmacological treatment of hypertension in adults ”.
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 […]
Grants awarded to three organizations championing trans fat elimination advocacy
Resolve to Save Lives awarded grants to Advocacy Center ‘LIFE’, Nepal Heart Foundation, and Village Health Action for trans fat elimination advocacy projects in Ukraine, Nepal and Burundi. The new grantees will support life-saving policies by collaborating with ministries of health, offering technical guidance, and leading public awareness campaigns.
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 […]