Dr. Tom Frieden
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social
President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives. Former CDC Director and New York City health commissioner. Focused on partnering with communities around the world to save lives.
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Read the latest piece in the Science Politics #USAID series, by @drtomfrieden.bsky.social— founder of Resolve To Save Lives and former director of the CDC. He discusses the fraying of #geopolitical trust and how we must prioritize “productive interdependence.”
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January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Read the latest piece in the Science Politics #USAID series, by @drtomfrieden.bsky.social— founder of Resolve To Save Lives and former director of the CDC. He discusses the fraying of #geopolitical trust and how we must prioritize “productive interdependence.”
sciencepolitics.org/2026/01/23/t...
sciencepolitics.org/2026/01/23/t...
Reposted by Dr. Tom Frieden
Check out @drtomfrieden.bsky.social's essay on the future of aid in @sciencepolitics.bsky.social. "In public health, fiscal choices are life-and-death decisions — funding cuts are the direct cause of preventable deaths."
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The End of the Donor-Driven Era - Science Politics
Progress requires three things: seeing clearly, believing progress is possible, and creating systems of true productive interdependence.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Check out @drtomfrieden.bsky.social's essay on the future of aid in @sciencepolitics.bsky.social. "In public health, fiscal choices are life-and-death decisions — funding cuts are the direct cause of preventable deaths."
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The golden age of global health assistance, defined by a huge influx of resources and a centering of health progress, is over. Great risks lie ahead—but also powerful opportunities to build new, more sustainable systems, as I write in @sciencepolitics.bsky.social. sciencepolitics.org/2026/01/23/t...
January 23, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The golden age of global health assistance, defined by a huge influx of resources and a centering of health progress, is over. Great risks lie ahead—but also powerful opportunities to build new, more sustainable systems, as I write in @sciencepolitics.bsky.social. sciencepolitics.org/2026/01/23/t...
California became the first state to require folic acid fortification of corn masa flour—the essential ingredient in tortillas, tacos and tamales. This quiet change represents a powerful example of how public health works best: create environments where the healthy choice is the default choice.
How Tortillas Can Prevent Birth Defects
A new law in California mandates folic acid fortification in corn masa flour
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January 22, 2026 at 8:43 PM
California became the first state to require folic acid fortification of corn masa flour—the essential ingredient in tortillas, tacos and tamales. This quiet change represents a powerful example of how public health works best: create environments where the healthy choice is the default choice.
As of today, the United States has officially left the World Health Organization. We’ll look back on this as a grave error. Health threats do not respect borders, and weakening global cooperation makes Americans less safe.
January 22, 2026 at 5:05 PM
As of today, the United States has officially left the World Health Organization. We’ll look back on this as a grave error. Health threats do not respect borders, and weakening global cooperation makes Americans less safe.
There's an increasing sense that each of us can protect our health entirely on our own. In reality, we can’t. All of us depend to some extent on what other people do. That’s why the more people are vaccinated against dangerous diseases, the safer we all are.
What the New Childhood Vaccine Schedule Means for You
Here's what you need to know about the federal government's new vaccine recommendations.
time.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:42 PM
There's an increasing sense that each of us can protect our health entirely on our own. In reality, we can’t. All of us depend to some extent on what other people do. That’s why the more people are vaccinated against dangerous diseases, the safer we all are.
Excited to share our team's new partnership with @openevidence.bsky.social and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre to build AI clinical decision support tools for resource-limited settings. Rwandan clinicians will help design evidence-based technology, driving better care where it's needed most.
45 Rwandan Clinicians Are Helping Shape Medical AI for Low-Resource Setting
Partnership adapting OpenEvidence clinical decision support AI for Rwanda, with 45 clinicians testing and guiding customization.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Excited to share our team's new partnership with @openevidence.bsky.social and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre to build AI clinical decision support tools for resource-limited settings. Rwandan clinicians will help design evidence-based technology, driving better care where it's needed most.
Canada's new front-of-package labels are a win for public health. Evidence-based warning symbols on foods high in sodium, sugar and fat help consumers make informed choices—and push manufacturers to reformulate unhealthy products.
Canada joins global movement on front-of-package food labels
New regulation mandates symbols on foods high in sodium, sugar or saturated fat, in effort to combat chronic disease.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Canada's new front-of-package labels are a win for public health. Evidence-based warning symbols on foods high in sodium, sugar and fat help consumers make informed choices—and push manufacturers to reformulate unhealthy products.
HHS recently announced drastic changes to the childhood immunization schedule, following a Presidential memorandum to align U.S. recommendations with “peer nations” such as Denmark.
This is one of the most consequential shifts in American public health policy in decades—and not in a good way.
This is one of the most consequential shifts in American public health policy in decades—and not in a good way.
A Giant Step Backward for Children's Health
Upending the childhood vaccine schedule is a dangerous shift that threatens to make preventable disease more common
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January 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
HHS recently announced drastic changes to the childhood immunization schedule, following a Presidential memorandum to align U.S. recommendations with “peer nations” such as Denmark.
This is one of the most consequential shifts in American public health policy in decades—and not in a good way.
This is one of the most consequential shifts in American public health policy in decades—and not in a good way.
At Resolve To Save Lives, we work with partners across the globe to co-create, test and scale solutions to the world’s deadliest health threats. I’m proud of how our team helped drive significant health progress in 2025. Watch our new video:
December 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
At Resolve To Save Lives, we work with partners across the globe to co-create, test and scale solutions to the world’s deadliest health threats. I’m proud of how our team helped drive significant health progress in 2025. Watch our new video:
Trans fat took far too long to eliminate, and that delay cost lives. But the eventual success shows what’s possible. If we apply the same disciplined approach to hypertension, air pollution, lead poisoning, and more, we can prevent millions of deaths—and much sooner than most people think.
Why Did It Take Decades to Eliminate Trans Fat?
The answer says a lot about why invisible threats persist and how we can overcome them
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December 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Trans fat took far too long to eliminate, and that delay cost lives. But the eventual success shows what’s possible. If we apply the same disciplined approach to hypertension, air pollution, lead poisoning, and more, we can prevent millions of deaths—and much sooner than most people think.
Had a great conversation with @drjessicaknurick.bsky.social about what public health really is—and why it matters. We covered everything from trans fat bans to smoke-free laws, what CDC does, and the "see, believe, create" framework from my new book. drjessicaknurick.substack.com/p/behind-the...
December 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Had a great conversation with @drjessicaknurick.bsky.social about what public health really is—and why it matters. We covered everything from trans fat bans to smoke-free laws, what CDC does, and the "see, believe, create" framework from my new book. drjessicaknurick.substack.com/p/behind-the...
When it comes to your health, it’s tempting to look for shortcuts. But health isn’t built in cryochambers or expensive supplement aisles. It’s built on daily habits—balanced nutrition, physical activity, sleep, connection—and evidence-based care.
Have You Fallen for Any of These Overhyped Health Fads?
Examine the facts, embrace nuance, and be wary of sweeping claims—especially by anyone selling anything
tomfrieden.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
When it comes to your health, it’s tempting to look for shortcuts. But health isn’t built in cryochambers or expensive supplement aisles. It’s built on daily habits—balanced nutrition, physical activity, sleep, connection—and evidence-based care.
The United States isn’t Denmark. Or Japan. Or Germany. We can't copy another nation's approach and expect the same results—our health system, population, and health care system differ in ways that matter when we design vaccine policy.
Why We Shouldn’t Copy Other Countries' Vaccine Schedules
The United States isn’t Denmark. Or Japan. Or Germany.
tomfrieden.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The United States isn’t Denmark. Or Japan. Or Germany. We can't copy another nation's approach and expect the same results—our health system, population, and health care system differ in ways that matter when we design vaccine policy.
Unless urgent action is taken, TB deaths could nearly double, to more than 2 million per year. Among many troubling trends, death is the only irreversible one, and death from TB is inexcusable. @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Unless urgent action is taken, TB deaths could nearly double, to more than 2 million per year. Among many troubling trends, death is the only irreversible one, and death from TB is inexcusable. @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
UK getting slammed by severe flu. Not too late - get a flu shot to reduce your risk of severe illness in the coming months. Flu is coming - are you ready?
December 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
UK getting slammed by severe flu. Not too late - get a flu shot to reduce your risk of severe illness in the coming months. Flu is coming - are you ready?
Amid a firehose of falsehoods about vaccines, new CDC data show that last year’s Covid booster reduced the risk of severe illness by 76% among kids aged 6 months to 4 years old and 56% among kids aged 5 to 17 years old.
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Amid a firehose of falsehoods about vaccines, new CDC data show that last year’s Covid booster reduced the risk of severe illness by 76% among kids aged 6 months to 4 years old and 56% among kids aged 5 to 17 years old.
With the rise of drug-resistant superbugs, we’re losing the defenses that protect us from microbes. In @financialtimes.com, I share how we can rebuild them. The problem isn’t scientific complexity—it’s political and economic barriers.
The world is losing immunity to superbugs, but we can rebuild it
The evidence base for reversing drug resistance is there: measure results, learn from failures and stay the course
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December 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
With the rise of drug-resistant superbugs, we’re losing the defenses that protect us from microbes. In @financialtimes.com, I share how we can rebuild them. The problem isn’t scientific complexity—it’s political and economic barriers.
Reposted by Dr. Tom Frieden
“Tens of millions of people are alive today around the world because we had better prevention".
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social, Former CDC Director and President/CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins the podcast to talk progress in public health
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@drtomfrieden.bsky.social, Former CDC Director and President/CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins the podcast to talk progress in public health
⏯️ www.bmj.com/podcasts
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“Tens of millions of people are alive today around the world because we had better prevention".
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social, Former CDC Director and President/CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins the podcast to talk progress in public health
⏯️ www.bmj.com/podcasts
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social, Former CDC Director and President/CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins the podcast to talk progress in public health
⏯️ www.bmj.com/podcasts
Reposted by Dr. Tom Frieden
“I would consider every under-70 death a failure of the system".
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social, Former CDC Director and President/CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins the latest BMJ Medicine & Science podcast to talk public health
⏯️ www.bmj.com/podcasts
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social, Former CDC Director and President/CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins the latest BMJ Medicine & Science podcast to talk public health
⏯️ www.bmj.com/podcasts
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“I would consider every under-70 death a failure of the system".
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social, Former CDC Director and President/CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins the latest BMJ Medicine & Science podcast to talk public health
⏯️ www.bmj.com/podcasts
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social, Former CDC Director and President/CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins the latest BMJ Medicine & Science podcast to talk public health
⏯️ www.bmj.com/podcasts
Reposted by Dr. Tom Frieden
It was an honor to host @drtomfrieden.bsky.social recently for an engaging conversation on his new book!
Thank you to the @harvardgh.bsky.social team for their support in coordinating this successful event.
Thank you to the @harvardgh.bsky.social team for their support in coordinating this successful event.
Thank you @drtomfrieden.bsky.social for the engaging talk on your latest book, "The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own, and for sharing your perspective on how science, communication, and empathy can move public health forward.
@harvardhpm.bsky.social
@harvardhpm.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It was an honor to host @drtomfrieden.bsky.social recently for an engaging conversation on his new book!
Thank you to the @harvardgh.bsky.social team for their support in coordinating this successful event.
Thank you to the @harvardgh.bsky.social team for their support in coordinating this successful event.
The vote by ACIP to end universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth is a big mistake that will endanger American children. Our approach to vaccination has prevented thousands of kids from getting infected with a virus that can cause liver damage and early death.
CNN — CNN News Central — Tom Frieden — 12/5/2025
YouTube video by HuffPost
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December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The vote by ACIP to end universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth is a big mistake that will endanger American children. Our approach to vaccination has prevented thousands of kids from getting infected with a virus that can cause liver damage and early death.
We have a safe vaccine that's proven its worth over three decades. We have a strategy that works. Now obstetricians, pediatricians, insurers, state health departments & others should stand up for fact-based care, protect our children and not mess with success.
We must keep protecting our children.
We must keep protecting our children.
ACIP Votes to End Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination
If implemented, this change would put millions of children at greater risk of liver damage, cancer and early death—for no good reason
tomfrieden.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We have a safe vaccine that's proven its worth over three decades. We have a strategy that works. Now obstetricians, pediatricians, insurers, state health departments & others should stand up for fact-based care, protect our children and not mess with success.
We must keep protecting our children.
We must keep protecting our children.
The ACIP recommendation to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine puts millions of American children at greater risk of liver damage, cancer and early death.
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The ACIP recommendation to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine puts millions of American children at greater risk of liver damage, cancer and early death.
I’ll be hosting an “ask me anything” session on Reddit this afternoon at 2pm ET. AMA about the future of public health. We’re facing tremendous headwinds, but there are still areas where we can make health progress.
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I’ll be hosting an “ask me anything” session on Reddit this afternoon at 2pm ET. AMA about the future of public health. We’re facing tremendous headwinds, but there are still areas where we can make health progress.