Health taxes work. They save lives and raise revenue. Our new Health Taxes Action Guide shows policymakers how. Download the guide now: https://vitalstrat.org/3Vu42mt

At #UNGA, we co-hosted an event with @pureearthnow.bsky.social focused on advancing a lead-free future. Dan Kass, our Senior Vice President of Environmental, Climate and Urban Health, highlighted the devastating impact of lead exposure on children and communities.

At #UNGA, we co-hosted an event with @pureearthnow.bsky.social focused on advancing a lead-free future. Dan Kass, our Senior Vice President of Environmental, Climate and Urban Health, highlighted the devastating impact of lead exposure on children and communities.

Tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks cause 10m+ premature deaths every year. As world leaders meet on Thursday at UNGA’s HLM on #NCDs, Gordon Brown makes the case for higher health taxes—to save lives and fund health systems hit by aid cuts. vitalstrat.org/4gI1Vp4

Cities are a crucial ally to #BeatNCDs. As leaders meet at #UNGA for the High-Level Meeting on NCDs #HLM4, we must ensure they have a seat at the table. Here's why: https://vitalstrat.org/4mxC9EZ Read more in @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social#BeatNCDs#UNGA#HLM4 Ariella Rojhani & Etienne Krug.

“We have to have one voice, one ask: #HealthTaxes. It's the health equity force multiplier and it allows us to finance for the future.” Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D., our President and CEO, spoke at @devex.com #UNGA side event about accelerating progress on #NCD prevention and care.

The world is at a crossroads on global health. This week’s #UNGA is a chance to push for bold, evidence-based action. 🌍 Top of mind for Vital Strategies: health taxes. We’ll be on the ground with partners, working to turn commitments into progress for health. If you’re there, connect with us.

New speaker at #VitalTalks #UNGA! Edwin Macharia, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Axum.Earth & Alliance for Health Financing in Africa (AHFIA), joins our panel to talk about sustainable health financing solutions that strengthen African health systems. RSVP today! https://vitalstrat.org/3VpcOSH

Smoke-free laws are essential for protecting the health of non-smokers, especially children. However, the laws are only effective if they’re implemented well. Learn more about smoke-free law implementation from our Tobacco Control Implementation Hub: https://vitalstrat.org/4gkmkym

#UNGA80: At #HLM4, leaders will adopt a declaration on NCDs & Mental Health. But commitments on paper aren’t enough. Countries must act with health taxes, regulations that put public health above private profit, and secure financing. Read our statement: vitalstrat.org/46KJufS

Global health starts locally. Cities are leading the charge. Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Freetown, Sierra Leone joined Mary-Ann Etiebet M.D., President and CEO of Vital Strategies to share how cities are on the frontlines of the fight against NCDs. Listen now at vitaltalks.org/listen #Cities4Health

Raising taxes on alcohol protects youth. Aadielah Diedericks of Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance and AJ Montesa of Action for Economic Reforms explain that health taxes reduce drinking by making alcohol less affordable. More at www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes

Interesting article on health taxes by Mary-Ann Etiebet of @vitalstrategies.org. Think #alcohol, #tobacco, & sugary beverages. These taxes are a "triple win": saving lives, lowering health system costs, and boosting revenue. #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/usin...

We’re proud to see the City of Philadelphia’s bold expansion of naloxone access through its new ‘Naloxone in Black’ initiative. This is an extension of the ‘You Have the Power to Save Lives’ campaign we’ve partnered with @vitalstrategies.org to support in 7 states. Learn more ⬇️

Despite a drop in U.S. overdose deaths, overdose rates remain high among Indigenous populations and in rural communities. Vital Strategies has awarded grants to expand access to lifesaving, culturally grounded overdose prevention services where they’re needed most: https://vitalstrat.org/42qUA75

👏 Two of our Healthy Food Policy Fellows presented their research at #ICN2025! 🇧🇷 Joana Indjaian Cruz: Workforce qualification & Brazil’s National Food & Nutrition Policy. 🇨🇴 Jenny Faisury Peña Varón: Children’s mobility & exposure to food environments in Cali, Colombia.

Philadelphia residents can now access the lifesaving overdose reversal tool naloxone for FREE right in their neighborhoods! As part of an effort to reduce overdoses in Philadelphia, fire stations now offer easier access to naloxone, a medication designed to reverse an overdose.

Will you be in NYC for #UNGA? Join us for a #VitalTalks event to hear from leading experts on how governments can enact or adjust their health taxes to meet public health goals. RSVP today! 👉 https://vitalstrat.org/3UiusqM 🗓️ September 23, 2025 🕓 3:30 - 5:30pm EDT 🥨 Snacks available

Promoting Health. Preventing Harm. Protecting Communities. Public health progress happens when bold policies, strong data, and local partnerships come together. Explore more in our latest Impact Report: www.vitalstrategies.org/2024

Our amazing Summer Associates brought fresh ideas, critical contributions, and lots of passion for public health to Vital Strategies 💡 Hear what Alexandria, Bianca and Pallavi loved most about their experience!

Across Africa, govts face rising health threats & fiscal pressures. A proven solution exists: Health taxes on tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks. In Think Global Health, our President & CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. explains why we must “fix the price tag on health.” https://vitalstrat.org/4mHhZJL

#COVID-19 Forced Us to Talk About Mortality Data. We Can’t Afford to Stop If we’re serious about addressing the world’s most pressing health challenges, mortality data must remain a global priority. INSIDE VIEW: Farnaz Malik with @vitalstrategies.org healthpolicy-watch.news/covid-19-for...

Today is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay - a reminder that overdose is preventable, and we all have the power to save a life. Overdose is the leading cause of preventable death among Black adults in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Air pollution is among the top 5 causes of death in Ethiopia, but progress is possible and within reach. We're a proud partner of the ENABLE Project to prevent #NCDs in Ethiopia, is providing technical assistance to help shape health policies to promote cleaner air. https://vitalstrat.org/465iCpA

The overdose crisis is a public health crisis. In the lead-up to International Overdose Awareness Day this Sunday, we spotlight three cities working with community-based groups to #EndOverdose and save lives. #IOAD2025 #Cities4Health

In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, we have complied playlist commemorating the lives of 15 musicians who left an outstanding mark on our world, but passed away from a preventable overdose. Listen on Spotify: https://vitalstrat.org/4fWpqdj #IOAD2025 #EndOverdose

Harm reduction exists today because impacted communities banded together to care for one another when no one else would. In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, we look back to remember why harm reduction exists and look forward to the end of the overdose crisis. #IOAD2025 #EndOverdose

A New Voice for Health: Public Health Bulletins in Africa. These are powerful tools for disseminating health data to guide informed public health decision-making. Across Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), teams are bridging data to policy for healthier futures.

Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, families who have lost loved ones to overdose are urging lawmakers to choose life-saving, health-based solutions. Join the press conference with Broken No More. 📆 August 27 / 12pm ET. Watch on Zoom: https://vitalstrat.org/41pfUto #IOAD2025

COVID-19 forced us to talk about mortality data. 5 years on, we can't afford to stop. In @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social, we share more about the powerful role mortality data can play in informing public health policies that save lives. ↪️ Read more: vitalstrat.org/4lFxd0m

In Latin America, cities are using data to improve air quality & create safer streets. This week, Santiago hosted a #cities4health workshop with 6 other cities from the region: Bogotá, Mexico City, Guadalajara, León, Fortaleza, & Santo Domingo, helping cities strengthen their data-driven policies.

The #Data4Health Initiative Global Grants Program's Round 10 digital projects are turning data into action. Using innovative digital strategies, they're improving decision-making, strengthening public health systems, and building healthier futures 🌍

It’s not just about cigarettes anymore. From pouches to heated tobacco products to e-cigarettes, tobacco industry watchdog STOP reveals how Big Tobacco has created an entire menu of products to target every current and potential customer: https://vitalstrat.org/477LVtG

Delhi launched its first road safety campaign supported by BIGRS, focusing on helmet use & correct strapping. The campaign, led by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, supports a recent directive for increased enforcement of helmet laws. Watch the campaign video: https://vitalstrat.org/4oIWidF

Big Soda's Olympic sponsorship is decades old—and media coverage mostly praises it. Our new report found that 78% of stories were positive, while just 2% raised health concerns. That's sportswashing in action. 👉 Read here: vitalstrat.org/44TDst3 #KickBigSodaOutofSport

📊 Counting every birth and death by 2030 isn’t just a goal. It’s a fundamental human right. At the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific, Govts and partners renewed their commitment. Our blog: vitalstrat.org/4mkG2xN #GetEveryoneInThePicture

We’re proud to support “Speeding Destroys Families,” the new road safety campaign launched by the Secretariat of Mobility in Cali, Colombia. The campaign reminds drivers and motorcyclists of their responsibility to protect each other and their families. Watch the campaign: vitalstrat.org/41znth6

Congratulations to Healthy Food Policy Fellow, Nicolas Guzman, who received the 2025 Student Paper Prize at the International Health Economic Association's annual Congress in Bali, Indonesia. Nicolas’s work demonstrates how the Healthy Food Policy Fellowship supports future food policy leaders.

African governments have a valuable opportunity to strengthen public health and fiscal resilience by implementing well-designed health taxes. New op-ed in Business Day South Africa, looks at how taxing tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks can save lives in Africa. vitalstrat.org/3UouDRt

Upcoming Event! Tomorrow evening, Pure Earth Colombia will join @vitalstrategies.org and the Colombian Public Health Association in a virtual, Spanish-language conversation on lead exposure and its impacts on public health. RSVP to attend: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This #InternationalYouthDay, we’re proud to highlight South Sudan’s exciting work building a system to issue the first birth certificates since its independence in 2011.

🚩 New from @vitalstrategies.org: The Future of Health Financing in Africa As donor aid shrinks & #NCDs grow, health taxes on tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks offer a triple win: ✅ Save lives ✅ Raise revenue ✅ Cut system costs 📄 p4h.world/en/documents... #HealthTax #SugarTax #AlcoholTax #P4HNetwork

Going to NYC for #UNGA? Join us for a #VitalTalks event where we’ll explore how #HealthTaxes can reduce the use of unhealthy products, improve health outcomes and generate revenue for governments. 🗓️ September 23, 2025 🕓 3:30 - 5:30pm EDT 📍 15 W 39th Street, NYC RSVP today! 👉 vitalstrat.org/3UiusqM

Here are four expert insights from the discussion on health taxes surrounding our new publication: The Future of Health Financing in Africa: The Role of Health Taxes. Do you think health taxes are important? Read the report: vitalstrat.org/4odCoXV

Tag along with our Summer Associates and graduate public health students, Marie Josiane Moukoury and Gurvir Singh Sidhu, as they attend the UN High-Level Political Forum (#HLPF) for the first time.

Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs - @vitalstrategies.org “Low & middle-income countries are at risk of losing up to $21 trillion by 2030 if no action is taken on the prevention & control of NCDs,” Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet. ✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social

Our report, The Future of Health Financing in Africa: The Role of Health Taxes, is featured in @elpais.com, which describes health taxes as a “triple lifesaver”. Taxing tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks could save millions of lives across Africa. vitalstrat.org/4lU15ax

The Global Grants Program held its first Digital Strategies Convening in Nairobi, uniting teams from 13 countries to advance digital CRVS system development and data use for public health, as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies #Data4Health Initiative.

New report on the role of health taxes in Africa’s future. As #NCDs surge, health taxes are a proven way to save lives. See how targeted taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks can reduce harmful consumption, generate revenue and ease pressure on health systems. vitalstrat.org/4odCoXV

#Medellín, Colombia has launched its smoke-free spaces strategy, starting in schools! It combines education, signage & youth engagement to build a healthier city. We’re proud to work with Medellín to advance public health and #BeatNCDs via #Cities4Health: vitalstrat.org/4few8LJ #CiudadesSaludables