“India cannot afford to ignore the dangers posed by trans fats”
Dr. Indu Bhushan calls for strict enforcement of trans fat regulations to save an estimated 70,000 deaths per year in India.
Balancing sodium reduction and iodine nutrition for heart health
Salt is often fortified with iodine, a necessary ingredient for health. But too much sodium, the main ingredient in salt, is bad for the heart. RTSL recently co-hosted a meeting on “Harmonizing Iodine Nutrition with Salt Reduction” in collaboration with Nutrition International, WHO India, and the Iodine Global Network. Discussions focused on the importance of […]
Resolve to Save Lives at CARDIOBASE 2024
The RTSL India team discussed ‘Unhealthy Diets and Cardiovascular Disease’ at CARDIOBASE 2024, emphasizing the importance of salt reduction, trans fat elimination, and healthier oil adoption.
RTSL experts take home 2024 Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award
Our team received the 2024 Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award for an abstract on increasing usage of low-sodium iodized salt.
New study encourages health care closer to home
Patients with chronic conditions shouldn’t have to travel long distances to specialized hospitals for care. Effective treatment for people living with hypertension, diabetes and other chronic conditions must be consistent and accessible.
New heart health project launches in India
RTSL and JHPIEGO partner with the government of Madhya Pradesh to strengthen primary health care and tackle high blood pressure and diabetes.
Dr. Arumugam Muruganathan joins the Board of Directors of Resolve To Save Lives India
May 23, 2024 (NEW DELHI, INDIA)—Today, Resolve to Save Lives Services Pvt Limited (RTSL India) announced the appointment of Dr. Arumugam Muruganathan, to the RTSL India Board of Directors. “We are honored to have Dr. Arumugam Muruganathan join the RTSL India Board of Directors,” said Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to […]
Shri C.K. Mishra Joins the Board of Directors of Resolve to Save Lives India
May 23, 2024 (NEW DELHI, INDIA)— Today, Resolve to Save Lives Services Pvt Limited (RTSL India) announced the appointment of Shri C.K. Mishra, former Union Secretary, Government of India to the RTSL India Board of Directors. “We are honored to welcome Shri C.K. Mishra to the Resolve to Save Lives India board,” said Dr. […]
Healthier meals in schools throughout Karnataka, India
A successful pilot program will be expanded statewide, giving children across Karnataka access to nutritious school meals with less salt—a known risk factor for high blood pressure, even among young people.
India Hypertension Control Initiative recognized nationally and internationally
IHCI was recognized for being “a highly impactful, large-scale hypertension intervention within India’s existing primary health care system.”
RTSL India team hosts technical consultation with cardiovascular health partners
On May 19, the India team held its first technical consultation in New Delhi, India, which highlighted both hypertension control and salt reduction initiatives supported by RTSL Key partners represented included the World Health Organization, the Indian Council of Medical Research, the Ministry of Health, Global Health Advocacy Incubator, PATH, GRID Council, JHPIEGO, the George […]
New resources on blood pressure treatment availability in India
Our team in India analysed the antihypertensive drug market in the country over 2016-18 and developed national and state-level fact sheets that provide key insights on unmet need for blood pressure treatment to support strengthening of the hypertension control program in the country.
To prevent a catastrophic third wave of COVID-19 in Africa, look at data to drive the response
Senior Vice President of our Prevent Epidemics team, Amanda McClelland, coauthored an OpEd for CNBC Africa with Dr. Richard Mihigo of the World Health Organization about key findings and recommendations from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 .
India’s National Low Salt Cooking Challenge
The Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI), India held a National Low Salt Cooking Challenge, a virtual cooking competition with more than 200 participants from different regions of the country. Each team prepared one complete meal using less salt, without compromising the taste and flavor of the food.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
From training health workers in Liberia to addressing hypertension in India, women are working to create a healthier, more equal world. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate their achievements.
India’s National Low Salt Cooking Challenge
Eat Right India is calling all aspiring chefs and nutritionists to the challenge of creating low salt and tasty home cooked Indian meals. The purpose of the virtual event is to promote a reduction of salt in foods and improve heart health. The submissions are open from Jan. 27 until Feb. 15. Submit your entries […]
The Story of the Simple app in India
In the year since the Simple app first launched, health workers like Bupinderjeet have used it to manage the blood pressure of more than 130,000 patients in almost 400 in clinics Punjab and Maharashtra. Learn more about Bupinderjeet’s story in this video.
Expanding Blood Pressure Care in India
The Indian Council for Medical Research, World Health Organization and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare announced the nationwide expansion of the India Hypertension Control Initiative, which will treat a projected 150,000,000 patients for high blood pressure in the next four years. Read more.
Highlighting the burden of untreated hypertension
We participated in the 4th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices in India, highlighting the enormous burden of disease from untreated hypertension and the need for availability of better devices for detecting high blood pressure.
First-of-its kind PSA launches in India
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority launched a new campaign to support the removal of trans fat from the food supply: “Heart Attack Rewind.”