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Speeding is the main risk factor leading to the over 1.25 million deaths on the world’s roads each year.

New study estimates that five low and middle income countries could realize welfare benefits equivalent to 6 percent to 32 percent of the national GDP by reducing 50 percent of road deaths and injuries.

The cost of inaction on preventable non-communicable diseases (NCDs): The spread of unnecessary long-term suffering around the world. My interview with the Financial Times.

Accra was one of two cities in the BIGRS initiative that recently launched campaigns to combat speeding and drink driving during the holiday season. Bangkok, Thailand, utilized a social experiment video to show the deadly dangers of speeding. Accra debuted its first campaign to combat drinking and driving during the festive season – both with the support of Vital Strategies.

The campaign will run on social media and on billboards throughout the city through January. The campaign includes a victim testimonial, sharing the story of a woman who was hit by a car.

December 28 - January 3 is widely known as the “seven dangerous days” in Thailand due to historic peak in road traffic deaths.

The Vital Strategies Civil Registration and Vital Statistics initiative has been named a “Best Bet” in a new guide published by The Center for High Impact Philanthropy.