Cities are leading the fight against NCDs and injuries through policy change.

Click through to learn how 4 cities are building healthier, safer cities for all. #Cities4Health World Health Organization (WHO) Bloomberg Philanthropies vitalstrat.org/4b1Lj88

Register to attend our next #VitalTalks event on May 16 in Washington D.C.

Swipe ➡ to see the line up of speakers, who will discuss how data is being used to monitor and reduce air pollution to protect our health and the health of our planet.

Big win for road safety: The Bangladesh Road Transit Authority has issued speed limit guidelines for the first time. Now, speed limits will be set based on the type of road—including a maximum of 40km/h on city streets. More from Dhaka Tribune: vitalstrat.org/4b8RY0h

How can communications campaigns be used as a tool to improve people's well-being?

Watch to learn more and visit our new website campaignbeacon.org to see innovative campaigns on topics that shape global health.

Communications campaigns have the power to shape health policy, mobilize people and improve lives.

Our new Campaign Beacon website showcases our approach to effective and innovative campaigns that have promoted health for millions of people. Explore now: campaignbeacon.org

Mental health disorders are complex but they are also ubiquitous. We sat down with Adam Karpati, SVP, Public Health Programs at Vital Strategies to learn more about why mental health awareness is essential.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth vitalstrat.org/3JI18Vb

Glad to see our RESET Alcohol partners in Sri Lanka making headlines about the critical need for policy to combat the harms alcohols brings, including domestic violence and road crashes. vitalstrat.org/4dzG54Q

Have you RSVP'd to the Broken No More press conference happening today? Bereaved mothers are urging lawmakers to stand firm against attempts to double down on the punitive policies as a response to the overdose crisis. vitalstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Ultraprocessed foods are not foods. They are deconstructed & filled with additives & flavors to keep consumers coming back for more. Front-of-package labels, like our ultraprocessed label, can help consumers identify these non-foods & make healthier choices.

Read more in our…

Will you be at World Health Assembly in Geneva this month? Join our side for a discussion on how we can expand the scope of the 'One Health' approach beyond infectious diseases towards a comprehensive approach to building health for all. Register to attend vitalstrat.org/3UDWcH8

#WNTD2024 empowers youths worldwide to demand that the tobacco industry stops targeting them with harmful products. Our digital danger blog series can help them identify and fight the industry's latest marketing tactics online. bit.ly/3UoUEkB

We congratulate Mike Bloomberg on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden, recognizing his outstanding leadership as an entrepreneur, mayor and philanthropist.

Read our statement: vitalstrat.org/4drHJFR

More than 260 million people live with asthma. This enormous public health challenge is being further exacerbated by climate change.

On #WorldAsthmaDay our CEO José Luis Castro looks at four key things cities can do to help tackle this epidemic. vitalstrat.org/3Uwn8ax

On our Vital Stories blog: We spoke with Dr. Sheila Vakharia Sheila Vakharia PhD MSW, author of the new book The Harm Reduction Gap about some misconceptions on harm reduction and how we can help end the overdose crisis in the U.S.

Read the Q&A. vitalstrat.org/3TJKuZQ

In April, representatives from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile came together to strengthen their capacities to understand and reduce health disparities and tackle #SDG3 , with the support of PAHO/WHO, ORGANISMO ANDINO DE SALUD and #Data4Health

Today President Biden awarded our founder, Mike Bloomberg, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

His contributions to government, business, and philanthropy have made an enormous difference to our country and the world - from fighting climate change, to protecting public health, to…

Congrats to Cali, Colombia on the launch of a citywide healthy school food campaign and on its exciting new decree ensuring students have access to nutritious meals to reduce #NCDs . #cities4health Bloomberg Philanthropies World Health Organization (WHO)