Vital Strategies
We are a global public health organization partnering with governments to build resilient public health systems and advance solutions for chronic disease, injuries & climate health threats.
- Last week, 37 participants from 19 countries convened in Cebu, Philippines for a multi-day #DataToPolicy workshop on decision modeling for health economic evaluation. Thank you to Vanderbilt's Center for Health Economic Modeling, CDC Foundation, and the Department of Health, Philippines. #DataImpact
- 🚨 Ultra-processed foods are engineered for repeat consumption. New evidence shows #UPFs rapidly deliver ingredients that reinforce cravings, strengthening the case for warning labels, health taxes and marketing restrictions to create healthier food environments. vitalstrat.org/4rqYuHd
- On #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting cancer registries, from Guinea’s reestablished national registry to WHO-recognized training, reaching learners in 130+ countries. Learn more about the course at: vitalstrat.org/46gxpOS Reliable data saves lives. #Data4Health
- Interested in strengthening MPOWER policy implementation and countering tobacco industry interference that undermines public health policy? New rounds of funding for tobacco control projects are now open. Apply for funding by February 25: tobaccocontrolgrants.org/apply-for-a-grant
- Join us and CDC Foundation on February 9 in New Delhi for a pre-conference workshop on the use of mortality data ahead of India’s National Symposium & Stakeholder Consultation to Strengthen Mortality Information System. Register here: vitalstrat.org/4q9xNFZ
- Proposed changes by the EPA could weaken protections for public health by downplaying the benefits of clean air policies. Sumi Mehta, of Vital Strategies, explains why ignoring human lives saved in policy decisions risks reversing decades of progress. Learn more: vitalstrat.org/3NQU7a5
- A Faixa Azul, prioritária para motociclistas em São Paulo, é sinônimo de mais segurança no trânsito? Os dados mostram que a resposta não é tão simples. Acesse aqui o relatório executivo e completo para saber mais! ➡️ vitalstrategies.org/FaixaAzul
- Did you know you in certain cities in the United States you can get naloxone, the overdose reversal medicine, sent to your home discreetly and for free? Check out https://youcansavelives.org to learn more.
- Early detection saves lives. In Lao PDR, mobile clinics screened 4,000+ residents, finding high rates of hypertension and diabetes. Vital Strategies’ project with Sanofi is driving new momentum for NCD care. vitalstrat.org/4hy82wl
- Cambodia is joining forces to end gender-based violence. ↪️ Read more: vitalstrat.org/4oSrMxC
- Listening to the stories of communities most impacted by the overdose crisis can help reveal the human experience of navigating systems that may not always see the person beyond their struggles. We spoke with people who have lived and living experience to hear their stories: https://lovedignity.org
- En México, el consumo de alcohol cobra más de 40,000 vidas al año. Pero existe una política pública que puede cambiar esta historia: Aumentar los impuestos al alcohol. Aprende más a través de la campaña de nuestro socio El Poder Consumidor: vitalstrat.org/49yoP02
- Viet Nam has signed the National Action Program on CRVS for 2026-2030, a landmark commitment to a #CRVS system #CountingEveryone with @unfpa.org. Learn more about #TheLifesavingPotentialOfDeathData and the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social #Data4Health Initiative: vitalstrat.org/4b7h2rj
- Como a Faixa Azul impacta a segurança viária na prática? Participe do webinar de lançamento de um estudo independente com dados inéditos sobre sinistros, velocidade e percepções de motociclistas em São Paulo. 📅 30 jan 2026 | 💻 Online Inscreva-se: vitalstrat.org/4b52455
- How can states and health care organizations expand access to evidence-based SUD care, including harm reduction, for #Medicaid beneficiaries? Check out practical strategies in this new brief, supported by @VitalStrat. bit.ly/48L4jrd
- Cities are shaping the future of #GlobalHealth. From climate risks to food environments, lessons from #ICUH show why collaboration, strong governance, and city-to-city learning matter more than ever. Read Dr. Natacha Berkowitz’s reflections: vitalstrat.org/3Nn0aD2
- We are honored to help LA County continue to save lives by raising awareness of the life saving services and care they are providing for people who need help. Learn more about their work, how to can be involved, and where to find #harmreduction care in LA County by visiting https://bylaforla.org
- Reducing the affordability of sugary drinks and alcoholic products with #healthtaxes is the number 1 way to drive down consumption, raise revenue and improve health. Read the new report from @who.int ⬇️
- Looking back at COP30 🌱🌎 For the first time, the world gathered in the Amazon to discuss climate change. At #COP30, Vital Strategies and its partners contributed to discussions highlighting health as a critical dimension of the climate agenda.
- FACT: Cheap alcohol and sugary drinks come with a high health cost. Two new @who.int reports call for higher taxes on these harmful products to #ActOnNCDs. Join the launch on 13 January with WHO and NCD Alliance. Register here: bit.ly/Alcohol_SSB_taxatio…
- 📊 New tools for change. Our latest Trouble Brewing report is here! And it offers the evidence and insights needed to advance effective alcohol policies worldwide. Ready to be part of the solution? Read Trouble Brewing and discover what works. ➡️ vitalstrat.org/48INCwM
- A través de la Alianza de Ciudades Saludables, Santo Domingo ha tomado medidas decisivas para reducir muertes prevenibles por siniestros viales, incluyendo la aprobación de un límite de velocidad de 50 km/h en avenidas principales. Más información aquí ⬇️ #CitiesForHealth #CiudadesSaludables
- “Next-generation public health systems need to be powered by digital infrastructure, because data is what ensures people get the services they need.” At #GDHF2025 our CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet joined TechChange to discuss why digital systems are essential to public health: vitalstrat.org/3Lhvp1G
- Advocacy is about partnership, patience and policies rooted in science. Yolonda Richardson, CEO of @tobaccofreekids.bsky.social and Mary-Ann Etiebet, CEO of @vitalstrategies.org, share what it takes to achieve sustainable public health change. Watch the event at vitalstrat.org/4986yqi
- Alcohol is taking a massive toll on health, communities and economies, yet too many countries lack policies to protect people. Trouble Brewing: The Case for Alcohol Policy, breaks down the latest evidence on alcohol’s harms and outlines policy solutions that work. vitalstrat.org/48INCwM
- More than a million lives are lost on the world’s roads every year. But these deaths are not inevitable. We reflect on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims #WDoR2025 and the global theme “Lost Talents,” honoring the lives cut short by road crashes: vitalstrat.org/4shrToO
- From bold policy wins to community voices driving change, our Vital Stories blog reflects the global reach and urgency of today’s public health challenges. Read a selection of blog highlights from 2025: vitalstrat.org/44ud9bO
- Indonesia has taken a major step to protect public health policymaking from tobacco industry interference. A new Code of Conduct sets clear rules to denormalize engagement between civil servants and the industry, strengthening transparency, accountability & integrity. vitalstrat.org/4qtS1Ln
- How can Jakarta accelerate low emission practices to improve air quality? Our new white paper with Populix under #BreatheCities highlights strong public support for clean air, while identifying structural barriers & unequal impacts across communities. 📘 Read more: vitalstrat.org/3YbCFit
- In New Delhi, teams from Cambodia and India met to swap learnings and develop policy briefs using gender data analysis.
- In 2025, cities were on the front lines of some of the world’s most urgent health challenges—from rising heat and unsafe streets to unhealthy food environments and tobacco use. See our favorite Partnership for Healthy Cities photos from 2025: cities4health.org/latest/in-pi...
- What public health impact looked like in 2025: From stronger data systems to policies that prevent harm, these numbers reflect the power of partnership and evidence-based action. See how we’re promoting health, preventing harm and protecting communities. #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth
- Traffic crashes are not "accidents". They are a public health issue in need of interventions. Francisco Pérez, our colleague in Ecuador, writes on reframing crashes from “accidents” to preventable and what Guayaquil and Quito are doing to improve road safety. vitalstrat.org/4pKRBQy
- The new edition of the @econforhealth.bsky.social Cigarette Tax Scorecard shows cigarette tax policies improved in 54 countries from 2022-24. At the same time, scores dropped in 44 countries. Learn more about tax performance in 171 countries & policy implications: vitalstrat.org/3Y0X7lZ
- A historic moment at the United Nations: the General Assembly has adopted the Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health. This declaration recognizes that noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions are among the world’s greatest health challenges. vitalstrat.org/4pI1dM8
- In 2025, our Vital Stories blog took readers inside the work, from communities strengthening health systems to governments advancing bold, evidence-based policies. Explore our stories that resonated most this year: vitalstrat.org/44ud9bO
- Tobacco control policy implementation isn’t just the responsibility of law enforcement. It takes participation from communities, schools, and other key stakeholders. Learn more about mobilizing stakeholders, from our Tobacco Control Implementation Hub: vitalstrat.org/4mmDHC0
- Coming Dec. 15: the 4th edition of the Cigarette Tax Scorecard from Economics for Health. The scorecard assesses cigarette tax policies in 171 countries and highlights where stronger policies can deliver major health and revenue gains. Join the launch webinar: vitalstrat.org/4q3KaUz
- Alcohol is taking a massive toll on our health. This new report breaks down the science on how alcohol fuels disease and inequality, and harms the environment and economies. It also provides policy solutions that work. Read the report now at vitalstrat.org/48INCwM
- At #GDHF2025 in Nairobi, Vital Strategies joined global leaders, partners and technical experts to spotlight how strong data systems and responsible AI can transform public health. 🌍 #GDHF2025 #DigitalHealth #GlobalHealth
- Overdose deaths in the U.S. have declined for two consecutive years, a sign that community-led approaches are making a real difference. In 2025, we worked with partners to expand access to what works. Read our blog on 12 standout projects from the year: vitalstrat.org/4aJojNF
- 🎉 Mali advances data-driven public health! We are proud to celebrate the launch of Mali’s first Public Health Bulletin. 🔗 Read their first issue: vitalstrat.org/4iInFlt
- Vital Strategies joined the Council of Governors–Kenya, Livelihood Impact Fund and the Coalition for Clear Vision in signing a new MOU to expand presbyopia and eye health services, to improve access to affordable glasses and early detection for Kenyans.
- Digital tools are transforming how countries respond to gender-based violence. At #GDHF2025, leaders from 🇲🇿🇧🇷🇵🇬🇿🇦 showed how survivor-centered data systems improve detection, coordination & accountability. “This isn’t your father’s #PublicHealth system — it’s your daughter’s.” #Data4Health #16Days
- At the Foundations & Futures workshop at #GDHF2025, participants explored how #AI can transform #PublicHealth — but only if built on strong, trusted foundations. Key takeaways: 🎯 Align AI with public health priorities 🏗️ Ensure governance, financing & equity 🔁 Design systems for sustainable impact
