Vital Strategies
@vitalstrategies.org
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.
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
“This isn’t your father’s #PublicHealth system — it’s your daughter’s.”
#Data4Health #16Days
December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
“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
Key takeaways:
🎯 Align AI with public health priorities
🏗️ Ensure governance, financing & equity
🔁 Design systems for sustainable impact
December 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
Key takeaways:
🎯 Align AI with public health priorities
🏗️ Ensure governance, financing & equity
🔁 Design systems for sustainable impact
Day 1 at #GDHF2025 was full of insightful conversations on why public health needs must drive digital + AI innovation. Grateful to be part of this global dialogue in Nairobi. 🌍✨
December 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Day 1 at #GDHF2025 was full of insightful conversations on why public health needs must drive digital + AI innovation. Grateful to be part of this global dialogue in Nairobi. 🌍✨
Meet the Global Grants Program team in Lagos State, Nigeria, working to ensure femicides are measured and reported. During the #16Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, we’re highlighting their efforts to strengthen data on femicide and build a safer future for women and girls.
#EndGBV
#EndGBV
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Cambodia is joining forces to end gender-based violence.
↪️ Read more: https://vitalstrat.org/4oSrMxC
#InformingPolicyImprovingHealth #DataImpact #DataToPolicy #EndGBV
↪️ Read more: https://vitalstrat.org/4oSrMxC
#InformingPolicyImprovingHealth #DataImpact #DataToPolicy #EndGBV
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cambodia is joining forces to end gender-based violence.
↪️ Read more: https://vitalstrat.org/4oSrMxC
#InformingPolicyImprovingHealth #DataImpact #DataToPolicy #EndGBV
↪️ Read more: https://vitalstrat.org/4oSrMxC
#InformingPolicyImprovingHealth #DataImpact #DataToPolicy #EndGBV
We’re heading to Nairobi for the Global Digital Health Forum, Dec 3-5.
From AI to digital public infrastructure, we’ll be sharing how tech can drive stronger, more equitable public health systems.
#GDHF2025
From AI to digital public infrastructure, we’ll be sharing how tech can drive stronger, more equitable public health systems.
#GDHF2025
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We’re heading to Nairobi for the Global Digital Health Forum, Dec 3-5.
From AI to digital public infrastructure, we’ll be sharing how tech can drive stronger, more equitable public health systems.
#GDHF2025
From AI to digital public infrastructure, we’ll be sharing how tech can drive stronger, more equitable public health systems.
#GDHF2025
Ultra-processed foods are displacing traditional diets and increasing noncommunicable disease risk worldwide. A new @thelancet.com Series shows why we need coordinated policy action—not just consumer education—to protect public health.
Read the Series 👉 https://vitalstrat.org/4oNVxzP
Read the Series 👉 https://vitalstrat.org/4oNVxzP
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ultra-processed foods are displacing traditional diets and increasing noncommunicable disease risk worldwide. A new @thelancet.com Series shows why we need coordinated policy action—not just consumer education—to protect public health.
Read the Series 👉 https://vitalstrat.org/4oNVxzP
Read the Series 👉 https://vitalstrat.org/4oNVxzP
Tobacco advertising hooks new users and makes it harder for current smokers to quit. Laws restricting advertising can be helpful, but only if they’re enforced. Learn more about the role enforcement plays in limiting advertising on our Tobacco Control Implementation Hub https://vitalstrat.org/47zMdK0
November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Tobacco advertising hooks new users and makes it harder for current smokers to quit. Laws restricting advertising can be helpful, but only if they’re enforced. Learn more about the role enforcement plays in limiting advertising on our Tobacco Control Implementation Hub https://vitalstrat.org/47zMdK0
Tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks are harming people's health. But governments around the world are fighting back with health taxes.
Learn more at https://www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes
It’s time to fix the price tag on health.
Learn more at https://www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes
It’s time to fix the price tag on health.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks are harming people's health. But governments around the world are fighting back with health taxes.
Learn more at https://www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes
It’s time to fix the price tag on health.
Learn more at https://www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes
It’s time to fix the price tag on health.
Alcohol excise taxes are among the most powerful yet underused tools to reduce harm and raise revenue.
A new brief by @econforhealth.bsky.social and our RESET Alcohol initiative outlines six principles for effective, health-driven alcohol tax design: vitalstrat.org/4rbfceC
A new brief by @econforhealth.bsky.social and our RESET Alcohol initiative outlines six principles for effective, health-driven alcohol tax design: vitalstrat.org/4rbfceC
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Alcohol excise taxes are among the most powerful yet underused tools to reduce harm and raise revenue.
A new brief by @econforhealth.bsky.social and our RESET Alcohol initiative outlines six principles for effective, health-driven alcohol tax design: vitalstrat.org/4rbfceC
A new brief by @econforhealth.bsky.social and our RESET Alcohol initiative outlines six principles for effective, health-driven alcohol tax design: vitalstrat.org/4rbfceC
In a major milestone for strengthening mortality data in Senegal and Cameroon, Vital Strategies' Ben Clapham co-organized and attended the first-ever ICD-11 training held in Senegal, which brought together the very first national coders from both countries.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In a major milestone for strengthening mortality data in Senegal and Cameroon, Vital Strategies' Ben Clapham co-organized and attended the first-ever ICD-11 training held in Senegal, which brought together the very first national coders from both countries.
This week, Vital attended an event on improved #CRVS in Francophone Africa organized by @who.int & Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). In addition, Bloomberg Philanthropies #Data4Health country representatives from Cambodia, Rwanda, Cameroon and Senegal shared their stories.
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This week, Vital attended an event on improved #CRVS in Francophone Africa organized by @who.int & Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). In addition, Bloomberg Philanthropies #Data4Health country representatives from Cambodia, Rwanda, Cameroon and Senegal shared their stories.
A well-designed alcohol tax can save lives and strengthen economies.
Join experts from Economics of Health at Johns Hopkins University, PAHO, South Africa & the Philippines on Nov. 10 to learn how.
Register: https://vitalstrat.org/43S0ezV
Join experts from Economics of Health at Johns Hopkins University, PAHO, South Africa & the Philippines on Nov. 10 to learn how.
Register: https://vitalstrat.org/43S0ezV
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A well-designed alcohol tax can save lives and strengthen economies.
Join experts from Economics of Health at Johns Hopkins University, PAHO, South Africa & the Philippines on Nov. 10 to learn how.
Register: https://vitalstrat.org/43S0ezV
Join experts from Economics of Health at Johns Hopkins University, PAHO, South Africa & the Philippines on Nov. 10 to learn how.
Register: https://vitalstrat.org/43S0ezV
It’s #WorldCitiesDay 🌍
More than 80% of deaths worldwide are from preventable diseases and injuries — but cities are acting.
Deputy Director Charity Hung of the Partnership for Healthy Cities explains: local action adds up to global impact.
#Cities4Health
More than 80% of deaths worldwide are from preventable diseases and injuries — but cities are acting.
Deputy Director Charity Hung of the Partnership for Healthy Cities explains: local action adds up to global impact.
#Cities4Health
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It’s #WorldCitiesDay 🌍
More than 80% of deaths worldwide are from preventable diseases and injuries — but cities are acting.
Deputy Director Charity Hung of the Partnership for Healthy Cities explains: local action adds up to global impact.
#Cities4Health
More than 80% of deaths worldwide are from preventable diseases and injuries — but cities are acting.
Deputy Director Charity Hung of the Partnership for Healthy Cities explains: local action adds up to global impact.
#Cities4Health
Next week our team will be in Cape Town for the Global DPI Summit 2025, highlighting how strong Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems linked to digital ID can make societies more inclusive & resilient. Join our workshop with The World Bank: https://vitalstrat.org/3L7O3Zs #GDPIS2025
October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Next week our team will be in Cape Town for the Global DPI Summit 2025, highlighting how strong Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems linked to digital ID can make societies more inclusive & resilient. Join our workshop with The World Bank: https://vitalstrat.org/3L7O3Zs #GDPIS2025
Meet Daniel Soranz, Rio de Janeiro’s Secretary of Health. Through the Partnership for Healthy Cities, he’s strengthening tobacco control to protect people from secondhand smoke and e-cigarette aerosols. #Cities4Health #WCD2025
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Meet Daniel Soranz, Rio de Janeiro’s Secretary of Health. Through the Partnership for Healthy Cities, he’s strengthening tobacco control to protect people from secondhand smoke and e-cigarette aerosols. #Cities4Health #WCD2025
🚲 📊 Join Dublin’s active travel team on a bike ride through their hometown to learn more about how the Irish capital is creating a safer, healthier city. More: https://vitalstrat.org/4oGSvgl #Cities4Health
@who.int @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
@who.int @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚲 📊 Join Dublin’s active travel team on a bike ride through their hometown to learn more about how the Irish capital is creating a safer, healthier city. More: https://vitalstrat.org/4oGSvgl #Cities4Health
@who.int @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
@who.int @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
Join the World Bank’s ID for Development Initiative & Vital Strategies for a hands-on workshop to hear from government leaders & experts from Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, & global partners on practical steps to build interoperable, people-centered systems.
Register here: vitalstrat.org/3L7O3Zs
Register here: vitalstrat.org/3L7O3Zs
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Join the World Bank’s ID for Development Initiative & Vital Strategies for a hands-on workshop to hear from government leaders & experts from Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, & global partners on practical steps to build interoperable, people-centered systems.
Register here: vitalstrat.org/3L7O3Zs
Register here: vitalstrat.org/3L7O3Zs
1 in 3 children, that's 800 million, have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. With @pureearthnow.bsky.social Takeda Pharmaceuticals & Health Ministries in 5 countries, we’re building systems to detect & prevent lead exposure. Watch how countries are taking action www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4OS...
October 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
1 in 3 children, that's 800 million, have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. With @pureearthnow.bsky.social Takeda Pharmaceuticals & Health Ministries in 5 countries, we’re building systems to detect & prevent lead exposure. Watch how countries are taking action www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4OS...
Lead poisoning is 100% preventable, but continues to harm millions of children. This webinar will highlight progress in building national blood lead surveillance programs and strengthening partnerships with governments to protect children’s health. Register: https://vitalstrat.org/4nqj1JM #ILPPW2025
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Lead poisoning is 100% preventable, but continues to harm millions of children. This webinar will highlight progress in building national blood lead surveillance programs and strengthening partnerships with governments to protect children’s health. Register: https://vitalstrat.org/4nqj1JM #ILPPW2025
Collaboration fuels innovation. A powerful reminder from Lusaka’s Mayor Chilando Chitangala during a recent #Cities4Health workshop where urban leaders from East and Southern Africa shared lessons to build healthier and safer cities.
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Collaboration fuels innovation. A powerful reminder from Lusaka’s Mayor Chilando Chitangala during a recent #Cities4Health workshop where urban leaders from East and Southern Africa shared lessons to build healthier and safer cities.
🥦 🍎 In Córdoba, Argentina, schools are showing what healthy change looks like. The city is making sure the city's students have access to healthy food and drinks at school. Read more in a new case study: https://vitalstrat.org/4qphA0H
#Cities4Health #CiudadesSaludables
#Cities4Health #CiudadesSaludables
October 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🥦 🍎 In Córdoba, Argentina, schools are showing what healthy change looks like. The city is making sure the city's students have access to healthy food and drinks at school. Read more in a new case study: https://vitalstrat.org/4qphA0H
#Cities4Health #CiudadesSaludables
#Cities4Health #CiudadesSaludables
At the 2025 @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social, Vital Strategies joined global leaders, partners and technical experts to spotlight the essential role of data in building more resilient and equitable public health systems.
#WHS2025 #GlobalHealth
#WHS2025 #GlobalHealth
October 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
At the 2025 @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social, Vital Strategies joined global leaders, partners and technical experts to spotlight the essential role of data in building more resilient and equitable public health systems.
#WHS2025 #GlobalHealth
#WHS2025 #GlobalHealth
🚭 How can we strengthen #TobaccoControl where it matters most: At the point of sale?
Join Vital Strategies and Counter Tools for a webinar exploring how cities and countries can build retailer compliance with point of sale tobacco policies.
Oct. 30 @ 9:00 a.m. ET
Register: vitalstrat.org/48I9c69
Join Vital Strategies and Counter Tools for a webinar exploring how cities and countries can build retailer compliance with point of sale tobacco policies.
Oct. 30 @ 9:00 a.m. ET
Register: vitalstrat.org/48I9c69
October 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🚭 How can we strengthen #TobaccoControl where it matters most: At the point of sale?
Join Vital Strategies and Counter Tools for a webinar exploring how cities and countries can build retailer compliance with point of sale tobacco policies.
Oct. 30 @ 9:00 a.m. ET
Register: vitalstrat.org/48I9c69
Join Vital Strategies and Counter Tools for a webinar exploring how cities and countries can build retailer compliance with point of sale tobacco policies.
Oct. 30 @ 9:00 a.m. ET
Register: vitalstrat.org/48I9c69
Data plays an essential role in implementing tobacco control policies. Learn how data helps cities measure impact and progress through our Tobacco Control Implementation Hub: https://www.tcimplementationhub.org/evaluation
October 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Data plays an essential role in implementing tobacco control policies. Learn how data helps cities measure impact and progress through our Tobacco Control Implementation Hub: https://www.tcimplementationhub.org/evaluation