Press Room Top Radio Personalities in Philadelphia Take to the Airwaves To Combat Spiraling Overdose Deaths in Black Communities Top radio personalities in Philadelphia are taking to the airwaves and raising awareness in a campaign to stem the rising tide of overdose deaths in Philadelphia’s Black communities.
Vital Stories Working To Eliminate the Threat of Childhood Lead Poisoning in India Read about how Vital Strategies India is engaged in several activities locally and nationally to end childhood lead poisoning.
Press Room “New data proves we can reduce global road deaths, but the alarming loss of life on our roads demands urgent uptake of proven interventions.” The World Health Organization’s latest report reveals a 5% reduction in traffic deaths globally. Interventions to improve road safety are working. But the loss of life on our roads is continuing at an alarming rate.
Vital Stories 7 Truths About the Tobacco Industry that STOP Uncovered in 2023 In 2023, tobacco companies tried to portray themselves as socially responsible, environmentally focused organizations that are changing for the better. Global tobacco industry watchdog STOP found that the industry’s claims of transformation can’t be taken seriously.
CEO Perspective “Empowering Our Cities: A Pathway to Global Health Transformation” The central idea behind Healthy Cities is simple: Our environments shape the health and quality of our everyday life. So much of our attention is focused on legislative debate in distant capitals. But it’s in our cities and hometowns where the big decisions are actually implemented.
Press Room “We have known for hundreds of years that lead is toxic.” "We have known for hundreds of years that lead is toxic. These pipes should never have been used to carry drinking water."
Press Room “We stand committed to breaking the destructive cycle of climate change and air pollution and their disastrous effects on public health in urban centers.” Statement by eight Partnership for Healthy Cities mayors urging local governments to take action to strengthen air quality data monitoring, as world leaders convene at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Explainers The Next Frontier in Tobacco Marketing: The Metaverse, NFTs, Advergames and More A new report from Vital Strategies’ Tobacco Enforcement and Reporting Movement (TERM) uncovers the latest tobacco marketing tactics online, from advergaming to influencer promotions.
Press Mentions Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation Health Policy Watch: This op-ed features Sumi Mehta, the Vice President of environmental and climate health at Vital Strategies, in a discussion of the COP28 UN Climate Conference.
Press Room Six Cities Successfully Reduce Toxic Air Pollution by As Much As 50% Read our statement on how health sector engagement can accelerate clean air and climate action.