Resolve to Save Lives

Three disease outbreaks. Three countries. Three epidemics prevented. Last year El Salvador, Gabon and Thailand contained outbreaks of malaria, mpox and cholera before they spiraled into epidemics. In a new video, we hear from the health care workers involved about how they acted quickly to stop diseases from spreading using the 7-1-7 target for outbreak detection and response and saved lives. You can read the full stories in our new Epidemics That Didn’t Happen report, launched today at #WHA79: etdh.resolvetosavelives.org/2026/

In Bangladesh, a digital tool called the Simple app helped the country triple blood pressure control rates in just four years. A simple change is saving lives—and it’s replicable. Our president and CEO @DrTomFrieden writes about how strong primary care and user-centered digital tools can improve patient care and save lives. @tomfrieden/note/p-208244414?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=55z7vx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@tomfrieden/no…

The results? Better patient follow-up, timely referrals and improved continuity of care. Read the full story: resolvetosavelives.org/strategies-in-…

We recently worked with Rwanda’s Ministry of Health and healthcare workers to redesign the national electronic health record to better meet nurses and patients’ needs.

A story from Rwanda shows how well-designed digital tools can support health workers and improve patient outcomes ➡️

Accelerating action against the world’s deadliest health threats with the support of our Board of Directors 🚀 We are grateful to have active and engaged international experts from multiple sectors guiding our approach to build a healthier future. Last week, Board members gathered in Washington, DC to hear updates on our work from staff and offer strategic guidance to maximize our impact. Across conversations, the Board members centered our key values of technical rigor, justice and partnership, and provided meaningful expertise on how we can continue to close the gap between life-saving solutions and the people who need them. With their support, we’re working with partners to create real health progress and save millions of lives.

Food labels are an important public health tool that help consumers understand what’s in their food. @NafdacAgency launched a new Read the Food Label Campaign, supported by our team, to empower consumers to make healthier and more informed food choices. Swipe to learn more. resolvetosavelives.org/timeline/read-…

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“Stopping cardiovascular disease is the unfinished work of global health.” In his latest newsletter, our president and CEO @DrTomFrieden examines the global burden of cardiovascular disease and offers a vision for saving 76 million lives from heart attacks and strokes over the next 25 years.

Primary healthcare is the foundation of a healthy life, yet millions of people still don’t get the care they need. Data from the World Health Organization suggests that expanding primary healthcare across low- and middle-income countries could save 60 million lives and increase life expectancy by 3.7 years. That’s why we’re working with partners to transform primary healthcare to deliver the right care, at the right time, for everyone. We focus on the conditions that shape everyday care: what gets measured, what gets funded and how frontline teams are supported. Our programs strengthen healthcare systems from the ground up—and they’re already having an impact. Learn more at resolvetosavelives.org/how-we-save-li…

We are proud to have provided technical support in the development of the Guideline, and we are committed to supporting the Government of Nigeria and partners in its implementation. Nigeria’s achievement provides a blueprint for how governments can take meaningful action to make the healthy choice the easy choice.

It was developed through a multi-sectoral process led by the Bureau of Public Procurement and government ministries with support from Resolve to Save Lives.

Congratulations to Nigeria on the launch of the National Public Food Procurement and Related Services Guideline, an important milestone in efforts to create healthier food environments across the country.

✍️In our latest member blog for Global Week for Action, Batet Musa @ResolveTSL shows how Nigeria is using nutrition standards in public institutions to reduce salt, sugar & unhealthy fats, and prevent diet-related #NCDs. Read: heyor.ca/L61RwD #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs

The course can be taken on a phone, at your own pace, and takes about 30-40 minutes to complete. Access it here: app.healthlearn.org/go/evd-rana

Through practical, case-based learning using the latest WHO guidance, the course prepares participants to: - Recognize and safely manage suspected EVD cases - Apply appropriate infection prevention and control measures - Correctly report suspected EVD cases through surveillance systems

Share this Ebola training resource with nurses, doctors and other frontline health workers ➡️ We created a free online course with HealthLearn providing essential knowledge for health workers across the Africa region to protect themselves and others from Ebola virus disease (EVD).

We’re working with Nigeria’s government to reduce lead exposure and strengthen consumer safety. We recently hosted a capacity‑building workshop to train eighteen staff from @NafdacAgency across key directorates. The hands‑on sessions focused on the use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) devices to screen cosmetics and other consumer goods for lead and other toxic heavy metals. Participants gained practical skills to operate, maintain and apply the device effectively. Earlier this year, we donated an XRF device to NAFDAC. With staff now trained, the agency is ready to deploy the device to screen cosmetics, food and other products—enhancing regulatory enforcement and health surveillance to protect communities from harmful lead exposure.

The Read the Food Label Campaign is officially underway! Last week, NAFDAC, in collaboration with development partners, proudly flagged off this important national campaign to encourage Nigerians to develop the habit of reading and understanding food labels before purchasing or consuming packaged food products. Food labels are more than just information on a package; they are a valuable tool for making informed choices about the food we eat. By taking a moment to read the Nutrition Facts, ingredients, NAFDAC Registration Number, and Best Before or Expiry Date, consumers can make healthier and safer decisions for themselves and their families. This campaign marks the beginning of a sustained effort to promote nutrition literacy, empower consumers, and foster a culture of informed food choices across Nigeria. @CAPPAfrica @ResolveTSL @NhedNigeria @WHONigeria @IncubatorGHAI @UofANigeria Join the movement #ReadtheFoodLabel #SafeguardYourHealth