Vital Strategies

We're a global public health organization partnering with governments to advance solutions for chronic disease, injuries, and climate health threats.

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

Health taxes work. They save lives and raise revenue.

Our new Health Taxes Action Guide shows policymakers how.

Download the guide now: https://t.co/HHyTQT8OxI

[Global Health Advocacy Incubator @IncubatorGHAI]

Our new SB Tax Position Paper outlines what makes for an effective SB tax: rates that shift behavior, coverage of all unhealthy drinks, safeguards against reformulation and earmarked revenue. Explore our recommendations here: https://t.co/nBX9A43mHe

[Lighthouse Reports @LHreports]

Exposed: Big Food’s 239 lawsuits against life-saving policies

Our investigation, #BigFood vs The People reveals how food giants use tobacco-style legal tactics to challenge public health regulations around the world. https://t.co/Bqi7IQtP98

[OPS/OMS @opsoms]

🌎🤝 Nueve ciudades de América Latina se reúnen esta semana en Medellín, Colombia 🇨🇴 para intercambiar experiencias y fortalecer políticas que previenen las enfermedades no transmisibles y las lesiones.
#Cities4Health
#CiudadesSaludables 🧵👇

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Small, everyday habits can have life-long health consequences. But behind those habits are policies, industries & decisions that can shape what people consume.

This week, we share Five Questions with @MEtiebetMD, Prsident & CEO, @VitalStrat, on how health taxes can improve health outcomes for communities.

Stay tuned!
#HealthTaxesNG

[Mary-Ann Etiebet @MEtiebetMD]

So proud of our long-standing partnerships with @pahowho and looking forward to driving even more progress through more South-South exchange. The world, and world of global health, is changing fast but by creating opportunities for the accelerated diffusion of learnings and country driven solutions, we can make sure #nextgen public health systems will continue to protect communities. 🙏🏼 for your leadership @DirOPSPAHO!

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

People who use drugs are not only at risk of overdose, but also other preventable health problems such as viral hepatitis. Injecting drug use is the most commonly reported risk factor for hepatitis C and roughly 40% of people with recent history of injection drug use are living with this viral infection.

Vital Strategies has partnered with production company Greener Media on “You Deserve a Cure,” a three-and-a-half-minute animated video that provides helpful information about hepatitis C, dispelling myths and promoting prevention and treatment.

State agencies and organizations are encouraged to incorporate these videos into training, education and outreach efforts and may add their own branding to the videos if used in this way. https://t.co/i3Eid7x9N7

[Health Policy Watch @HealthPolicyW]

#PublicHealth isn't losing the #narrative because the science is weak.

It's losing because it has treated communications 'as a garnish rather than as an engine for impact.'

But it can win it back. ✍🏻 Steve Hamill from @VitalStrat

https://t.co/5L2TSSdTzr

[Patti Harris @PattiHarris]

This International Women's Day, we're celebrating trailblazing partners who are pushing progress forward and improving lives around the world. #IWD26

[ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice @blrcitytraffic]

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರವು ಇಂದು "ಮೋಟರ್‌ಸೈಕಲ್ ಪುನರ್ರಚನೆ" (Motorcycle Reconstruction) ಅಭಿಯಾನದ ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ ವರದಿಯನ್ನು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಸಮೂಹ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಮೂಡಿಸಲಾದ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕಟ್ಟುನಿಟ್ಟಾದ ಕಾನೂನು ಜಾರಿ ಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ಸೇರಿ ರಸ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಹನಗಳ ಅತಿವೇಗವನ್ನು ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಲು ಹಾಗೂ ಅಪಘಾತಗಳಿಂದ ಸಂಭವಿಸುವ ಸಾವುಗಳನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಹೇಗೆ ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ಈ ವರದಿಯು ವಿವರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ವೈಟಲ್ ಸ್ಟ್ರಾಟಜೀಸ್ (Vital Strategies) ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಬೆಂಬಲದೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಿಮ್ಹಾನ್ಸ್ (NIMHANS) ನಡೆಸಿದ ಈ ಅಧ್ಯಯನವು, ಜನರ ವರ್ತನೆ, ಚಾಲನೆಯ ವೇಗ ಮತ್ತು ಅಪಘಾತಗಳ ದತ್ತಾಂಶಗಳನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ ಅಭಿಯಾನದ ಯಶಸ್ಸನ್ನು ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ ಮಾಡಿದೆ.

ಈ ಅಧ್ಯಯನದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶದಂತೆ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಹನಗಳ ಸರಾಸರಿ ವೇಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿ ಗಂಟೆಗೆ 9.4 ಕಿ.ಮೀ ನಷ್ಟು ಇಳಿಕೆ ಕಂಡುಬಂದಿದೆ. ಇದರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಲ್ಲಿ ವೇಗದ ಮಿತಿಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅರಿವು ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿದ್ದು, ನಿಯಮಗಳನ್ನು ಪಾಲಿಸುವವರ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯೂ ವೃದ್ಧಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಕಟ್ಟುನಿಟ್ಟಿನ ಕಾನೂನು ಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ನಿರಂತರ ಜಾಗೃತಿಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ರಸ್ತೆ ಅಪಘಾತಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಮರಣ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವು ಇಳಿಮುಖವಾಗಿದೆ. ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ಪುರಾವೆಗಳ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ನಡೆಸುವ ಇಂತಹ ಅಭಿಯಾನಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಗುರಿತೂಗಿದ ಜಾರಿ ಕ್ರಮಗಳೇ ರಸ್ತೆ ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ಸುಧಾರಿಸಲು ಹಾಗೂ ಅಮೂಲ್ಯ ಜೀವಗಳನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಲು ಇರುವ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ದಾರಿ ಎಂದು ಈ ವರದಿ ದೃಢಪಡಿಸಿದೆ.

The Government of Karnataka released the “Motorcycle Reconstruction” Campaign Evaluation Report today, highlighting how mass media awareness combined with strong enforcement has helped reduce speeding and road fatalities. The study, conducted by NIMHANS with support from Vital Strategies, used behavioural, speed, enforcement, and crash data to assess impact across the state.

The findings showed a 9.4 km/h reduction in average speeds in Bengaluru, improved public awareness and compliance with speed limits, increased enforcement action, and a decline in fatalities. The report reinforces that sustained, evidence-based campaigns paired with targeted enforcement are key to improving road safety and saving lives.

#BengaluruTrafficPolice #RoadSafety #SpeedKills #SafeBengaluru #TrafficAwareness #EvidenceBasedPolicing

[Bloomberg Philanthropies @BloombergDotOrg]

70 cities. One shared goal: Healthier lives.

The 2026 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit will bring leaders from around the world together in Rio de Janeiro March 30 - April 2 to exchange solutions to reduce health risks and build healthier communities. https://t.co/00zkHVaJWs #cities4health #CiudadesSaludables

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

In honor of Black History Month, our team has compiled a list of some of our favorite educational films, archival works, and shorts that center the voices of Black leaders and scholars. These pieces teach us about the challenges of working towards ending the overdose crisis, about innovation and leadership while facing down longstanding systemic barriers. https://t.co/EFPetNDaXy

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

#NHWQUOTEOFTHEWEEK

When well designed, health taxes offer countries a clear pathway to stronger population health & economic stability.

For Nigeria, this means aligning fiscal policy with public health evidence, strengthening excise taxes on harmful products, & reinvesting the revenue in frontline services.

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Good vision is not a luxury. It is essential for learning, productivity, and quality of life.

After reaching 1.3 million Nigerians with screenings, treatment, and eye health awareness, today, the National Eye Health Programme (@NEHP_FMoH), Department of Public Health, @Fmohnigeria and partners are officially launching JigiBola 2.0 to expand access to affordable and timely eye treatment across communities in 2026.

[exposetobacco @exposetobacco]

Complicit in Illicit? New research from the Philippines adds to global evidence that debunks the tobacco industry's misleading claim that tobacco taxes are the main driver of illicit trade and raises questions about the industry's own role. 🔗 https://t.co/odK6tpv897
@bawasbisyo @aerphilippines

[Yale School of Management @YaleSOM]

Health & Veritas podcast: @thehowie & @hmkyale are joined by @MEtiebetMD ’03 to discuss how policy, prevention, & stronger public-health systems can reduce the global burden of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, & other preventable conditions. Listen now:
https://t.co/tfwHP0dUGo

[Union for International #CancerControl @uicc]

We are pleased to welcome Vital Strategies @VitalStrat as a new partner of the UICC-led @ATOM_Coalition.

Together, we’ll work towards more equitable access to #cancer medicines and care in low- and lower – middle income countries.

#ATOMCoalition #HealthEquity

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Harmful drinks are getting cheaper, not healthier.

WHO data shows sugary drinks & alcoholic products are now more affordable in most countries—including for young people.

This is a global warning sign. Raise taxes to protect health.
🔗 https://t.co/WOswwLg2dk

[Mary-Ann Etiebet @MEtiebetMD]

🔥 I am SO SO proud of the @VitalStrat “Foundations & Futures: Reimagining Public Health in the AI Era Report” 👉🏼 https://t.co/UtEjmNLwjy

A big 🙏🏼to:
👉🏼 Lead researcher & author: @uofonagoro
👉🏼 Technical leads: @pcbpaula & @adam_karpati
👉🏼 Interview support: @RuxanaJina, @ClaudiaWells and our #D4H team
👉🏼 Publication support: Karen Schmidt, Johnny J. Hsu, @Kai_Sumadossi and our #PAC team
👉🏼 Launch support: Rachel Burns, @sarzzzie & Eric_Raimondi and Luis Ocaranza Ordaz, Nandita Murukutla, PhD & @tiago_torr29645

A big 🙏🏼 as well to all those who contributed through informant interviews to the draft and to the #GHDF2025 panelists, tabletop workshop participants and dinner discussants whose reflections will inform the next iteration.

💡Panelists: #KarinaRiosMichel @girleffect, @NnekaMobi @_mdoc, @rogersdebs @ReachDigitalSA, @nsengimanajp @AfricaCDC, @RoseNakasikiire @Makerere, @semakulam and #KarthikAdapa @WHO

💡Discussants: @seanblaschke @UNICEF, Jason Browning, Dr. Rebecca Hope MD MPH, @rubayatkhan, @NatashaSunderji, #NicoleSpieker @PharmAccessKE, #TamaneFeyissa @lastmilehealth, @Markus_Goldstein @CGDev, @Jamie_Backhaus @GiveDirectly, @mwalimubenja @JacarandaHealth, @MerrickS @WorldBank #SherriHaas and @RBaptistaLeite @healthai_agency

To #ContinuingCollaborations

#PuttingThePublicBackInPublicHealth
#NextGenPublicHealthSystems
#DPI #DigitalInclusion

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

🎉 Mali advances data-driven public health!

We are proud to celebrate the launch of Mali’s first Public Health Bulletin—delivering timely, reliable, and actionable health data directly to decision-makers, health professionals, and the public.

Supported by the @BloombergDotOrg Bloomberg Philanthropies #Data4Health Initiative Global Grants Program, and in partnership with the @CDCFound, the bulletin strengthens transparent communication, accelerates threat detection, and optimizes resource use—from epidemic response to maternal and child health.

🔗 Read their first issue: https://t.co/Kye6Sl5aui

👏 Congratulations to Mali on this milestone for public health!

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

Digital tools are transforming how countries respond to gender-based violence. At #GDHF2025, leaders from 🇲🇿🇧🇷🇵🇬🇿🇦 showed how stronger, survivor-centered data systems improve detection, coordination & accountability.

“This isn’t your father’s #PublicHealth system — it’s your daughter’s.”

#GBV #Data4Health #DigitalHealth #16Days