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.
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
🤝 Strengthened partnerships
☕️ Constant coffee
📊 Renewed commitment to data-driven action
The @@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social was a moment of collaboration and renewed purpose for our team. Watch the video to hear their reflections!
#WHS2025 #GlobalHealth
☕️ Constant coffee
📊 Renewed commitment to data-driven action
The @@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social was a moment of collaboration and renewed purpose for our team. Watch the video to hear their reflections!
#WHS2025 #GlobalHealth
October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🤝 Strengthened partnerships
☕️ Constant coffee
📊 Renewed commitment to data-driven action
The @@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social was a moment of collaboration and renewed purpose for our team. Watch the video to hear their reflections!
#WHS2025 #GlobalHealth
☕️ Constant coffee
📊 Renewed commitment to data-driven action
The @@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social was a moment of collaboration and renewed purpose for our team. Watch the video to hear their reflections!
#WHS2025 #GlobalHealth
Meet Adriana Soto, Bogotá's Secretary of Environment. In the lead-up to this year's #WorldCitiesDay, we're spotlighting public health people behind the work, celebrating those who are helping make cities safer, healthier and more equitable for all. #Cities4Health #UrbanOctober
October 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Meet Adriana Soto, Bogotá's Secretary of Environment. In the lead-up to this year's #WorldCitiesDay, we're spotlighting public health people behind the work, celebrating those who are helping make cities safer, healthier and more equitable for all. #Cities4Health #UrbanOctober
Stronger data systems mean stronger health systems. At #WHS2025 the Bloomberg Philanthropies Data for Health Initiative brought together global partners to discuss “The Lifesaving Potential of Death Data” & how civil registration & vital statistics systems strengthen public health policy. #WHS2025
October 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Each year, nearly 45 million deaths go unrecorded, leaving governments without essential data that can save lives. Collecting death data helps build more resilient health systems through actionable insights. It’s time to talk about death data. Learn more: dataforhealth.bloomberg.org #DataForHealth
October 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Each year, nearly 45 million deaths go unrecorded, leaving governments without essential data that can save lives. Collecting death data helps build more resilient health systems through actionable insights. It’s time to talk about death data. Learn more: dataforhealth.bloomberg.org #DataForHealth
The toll of cancer remains hidden in many parts of the world. At @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social our panel discussion explored how countries are using cancer registries to shed light on the scale of cancer to guide prevention & treatment, calling for a future where anyone affected is counted.
October 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The toll of cancer remains hidden in many parts of the world. At @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social our panel discussion explored how countries are using cancer registries to shed light on the scale of cancer to guide prevention & treatment, calling for a future where anyone affected is counted.
Day 1 at the @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social has been full of ideas, energy & connection, all centered on this year’s theme: “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World." Our team is on the ground connecting with partners, sharing ideas, & learning from #globalhealth leaders. #WHS2025
October 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Day 1 at the @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social has been full of ideas, energy & connection, all centered on this year’s theme: “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World." Our team is on the ground connecting with partners, sharing ideas, & learning from #globalhealth leaders. #WHS2025
We look forward to joining #GlobalHealth colleagues at @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social #WHS2025 to advocate for data-driven solutions for the world's most pressing health issues.
We’ll be on the ground with partners across sectors, working to learn and collaborate for the future of public health.
We’ll be on the ground with partners across sectors, working to learn and collaborate for the future of public health.
October 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We look forward to joining #GlobalHealth colleagues at @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social #WHS2025 to advocate for data-driven solutions for the world's most pressing health issues.
We’ll be on the ground with partners across sectors, working to learn and collaborate for the future of public health.
We’ll be on the ground with partners across sectors, working to learn and collaborate for the future of public health.
Vital Strategies has launched a new tool with Citizen Codex.
In this @folha.com interview, Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D., President and CEO, discusses how policies that reduce alcohol use, including health taxes, can save lives and strengthen #PublicHealth.
Read more: vitalstrat.org/46MTkht
In this @folha.com interview, Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D., President and CEO, discusses how policies that reduce alcohol use, including health taxes, can save lives and strengthen #PublicHealth.
Read more: vitalstrat.org/46MTkht
October 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Vital Strategies has launched a new tool with Citizen Codex.
In this @folha.com interview, Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D., President and CEO, discusses how policies that reduce alcohol use, including health taxes, can save lives and strengthen #PublicHealth.
Read more: vitalstrat.org/46MTkht
In this @folha.com interview, Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D., President and CEO, discusses how policies that reduce alcohol use, including health taxes, can save lives and strengthen #PublicHealth.
Read more: vitalstrat.org/46MTkht
Nearly all adults over 40 experience presbyopia.
Vital Strategies is proud to announce a new partnership with the Livelihood Impact Fund Eyeglasses Initiative to help more people get the reading glasses they need.
Learn more: https://vitalstrat.org/4nPmxhU
#WorldSightDay
Vital Strategies is proud to announce a new partnership with the Livelihood Impact Fund Eyeglasses Initiative to help more people get the reading glasses they need.
Learn more: https://vitalstrat.org/4nPmxhU
#WorldSightDay
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Nearly all adults over 40 experience presbyopia.
Vital Strategies is proud to announce a new partnership with the Livelihood Impact Fund Eyeglasses Initiative to help more people get the reading glasses they need.
Learn more: https://vitalstrat.org/4nPmxhU
#WorldSightDay
Vital Strategies is proud to announce a new partnership with the Livelihood Impact Fund Eyeglasses Initiative to help more people get the reading glasses they need.
Learn more: https://vitalstrat.org/4nPmxhU
#WorldSightDay
Meet David from Greater Manchester, UK! He's part of a team protecting Mancunians from the harms of secondhand smoke. In the lead-up to #WorldCitiesDay, we're spotlighting the public health people behind the work, celebrating those making cities healthier & safer. #Cities4Health
October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Meet David from Greater Manchester, UK! He's part of a team protecting Mancunians from the harms of secondhand smoke. In the lead-up to #WorldCitiesDay, we're spotlighting the public health people behind the work, celebrating those making cities healthier & safer. #Cities4Health