Dr. Kelly Henning

Floods and heavy rain can bring unpredictable water levels in many areas of Viet Nam, putting kid’s lives at risk.  Since 2018, more than 400,000 children have received survival swim instruction through our partnership with the Government of VietNam.

Let’s create a future where the healthy choice is the easy choice.

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere - and they’re linked to obesity and other preventable diseases. On #WorldObesityDay, learn how we’re working with cities and countries around the world to help people move toward healthier diets and stronger public health policies.

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. bit.ly/46DdsC7 #cities4health #CiudadesSaludables

The 4th edition of the @EconforHealth #CigaretteTaxScorecard is out. Using the latest @WHO data, it finds that of 171 countries, only 2 scored well on cigarette tax policy. Implementing strong tobacco taxes helps governments manage tight budgets and address growing health concerns. economicsforhealth.org/research/cigar…

Across the world, parents are struggling with the rise of UPFs. @guardian reports children constantly face unhealthy food choices, contributing to a rise in NCDs. We need policies that make nutritious food the easy choice for families. theguardian.com/global-develop…

The UK will extend the sugar tax to high-sugar milkshakes and coffees and lower the threshold to 4.5g/100ml. Health taxes work. We need more policies like this and strong oversight to hold industry accountable to improve health globally. bbc.com/news/articles/…

The @washingtonpost reports that, for the first time this century, deaths of children under 5 are projected to rise. Modeling from @IHME_UW, featured in the @gatesfoundation Goalkeepers Report, shows cuts to health aid are reversing hard-won progress. Most are preventable. Donors and governments must protect and direct funding to the highest-impact interventions. washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/…

At #ADFW2025, @MikeBloomberg announced an additional $100M for polio eradication, contributing with other leaders and partners to GPEI’s Strategy. We’re close to a polio-free world—@BloombergDotOrg is committed to helping get it done.

Today, ACIP ended universal HepB dose given at birth. That means missed protection, wider inequities, and more preventable illness/death. This reflects bias, not evidence. The birth dose is safe and effective.

SF’s lawsuit over ultra-processed products is a pivotal public health moment. We should put health ahead of misleading marketing and NCD-linked products. This is a strong first step in holding the industry accountable. nytimes.com/2025/12/02/us/…

Today’s @nytimes The Daily exposes how “green” lead recycling for car batteries is poisoning workers and children near these factories in Nigeria. There is no safe level of lead. @BloombergDotOrg Lead Poisoning Prevention Initiative works with global partners to prevent lead poisoning. Listen: nytimes.com/2025/12/02/pod…

Child drowning deaths are declining in Viet Nam thanks to the implementation of proven strategies like swim lessons and water safety training. @BloombergDotOrg's Initiative to Prevent Drowning supports local and national partners to scale what works and save lives. e.vnexpress.net/news/life/tren…

The @WHO's MPOWER measures are proven to reduce tobacco use, including requiring large, graphic warnings on cigarette packs. However, due to the tobacco industry’s interference, the U.S. is tied for last in the world for the size of its warning labels. It’s past time to implement strong, graphic warnings so Americans can clearly see the health harms of tobacco use.

UPFs are more than 50% of US daily calories. As @BloombergDotOrg's Dr. Neena Prasad told @Devex: "This is not about individual choice." We need coordinated policies to cut UPF production, marketing, and consumption. devex.com/news/emergency…

As evidence grows on the harms of UPFs, new associations continue to emerge. A new study links higher daily intake to greater risk of colorectal polyps in women under 50. We need evidence-based food policies to help cut NCD risk. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

UPFs are displacing fresh foods, worsening diet quality, and driving diet-related NCDs and death. We need coordinated policies, like front-of-pack labels, marketing protections, healthy school food, health taxes, to cut UPF production, marketing, and consumption. Learn more in @TheLancet new series: thelancet.com/series-do/ultr…

The @nytimes and @examinationnews reveals a preventable tragedy: widespread lead poisoning from car battery recycling in Nigeria. We have the solutions to end this public health crisis. @BloombergDotOrg Lead Poisoning Prevention Initiative works with global partners to: · Pass & enforce stronger regulations · Identify & remove lead sources · Improve blood lead testing & data nytimes.com/interactive/20…