There’s no way to know the trajectory bird flu will take or what threat it might pose to us in the days and months ahead. That’s why it’s crucial to monitor it closely, share new information transparently and act quickly based on what we learn. statnews.com/2024/05/14/bir…

The world must pay more attention to the silent killer: high blood pressure, which affects 1 in 3 adults globally. On #WorldHypertensionDay , every country can take steps toward the global goal of 50% of hypertension patients with blood pressure under control.

Salt is everywhere. Most people consume double the daily recommended limit of 5mg, or one teaspoon, of salt, leading to preventable heart attacks, strokes and deaths. At Resolve to Save Lives, we’re working to change that. resolvetosavelives.org/cardiovascular…

I learned so much from Dr. Dubler and was fortunate to have worked with her. She will be missed. bit.ly/3K4fVd6

Sodium's in the spotlight as the biggest dietary culprit for hypertension—but we can all make a more conscious effort to reduce our daily intake 🧂 #SaltAwarenessWeek #HighBloodPressureMonth

Learn more about how we're working alongside our partners around the world to fight

We don’t know what will come next in the H5N1 outbreak in cattle. The only thing predictable about the flu is that it’s unpredictable.

That’s why CDC and USDA need to work with local and state officials to study the safety of our food, the safety of our farmers and the economic

Very well-deserved honor! I was Mike Bloomberg's health commissioner for eight years and I’ve worked with Bloomberg Philanthropies for nearly 20 years. He focuses on doing the right thing to save lives. Congratulations on the recognition of accomplishments in business, politics and

Most of us consume way more sodium than the daily recommended limit of one teaspoon. Low sodium, potassium-enriched salt is a missing ingredient for better heart health—increasing availability of this healthier substitute should be a priority.

Effective digital health tools can mean the difference between a health program that fails and one that succeeds. RSVP to attend Resolve to Save Lives’s webinar with Gates Foundation on designing these tools with health care workers in mind. bit.ly/49rO7cV

The 7-1-7 target has become a key strategy for countries to improve their ability to rapidly detect and respond to outbreaks—and prevent future health emergencies. Encouraging to see the U.S. government include it in their new global health security plan. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/b…

You might be surprised by how much salt is hiding in your food. Reducing unnaturally high levels of sodium in the food supply would save millions of lives. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Join us May 8 for a webinar with Gates Foundation on designing digital health tools that keep health care workers at the center.

Panelists include Daniel Burka, @drtomfrieden, Suhel Bidani, Aarti Bhatnagar, Alain Labrique, Shelagh McLellan, and Marelize Gorgens.

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Ethiopia established its first-ever domestic budget for infection prevention and control, an essential measure to protect health care workers. Read Amanda McClelland’s piece on this encouraging progress. frontlinehealthworkers.org/blog/how-we-pa…

How can public health regain trust? In a word, gradually. Read my new piece in STAT. statnews.com/2024/04/11/3-s…

Continued spread of H5N1 is important to monitor and shows why countries around the world must be able to detect and respond to potential health threats quickly. apnews.com/article/bird-a…

Technical expertise isn’t the only ingredient for health security. Health leaders must also be equipped to think strategically, allocate resources, and manage teams under pressure—skills that aren’t typically taught in traditional public health programs. preventepidemics.org/stories/leader…

Koch announced discovery of TB bacteria 3/24/1882; 3/24/1993 WHO declared TB a global emergency. Since then, >150 million people with TB have been treated with the best available medications. Saluting workers and patients who have made life-saving progress possible. Thank you.

T Hypertension is the silent killer. Very high pressure can cause headache but more commonly elevated blood pressure leads to a stroke or heart attack - the first symptom. Hypertension kills more people every year than all infectious diseases combined, but can be easily treated.