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Health is inextricably linked to the people and institutions that shape our everyday lives—from the schools our children attend, to the government departments that manage the streets we use, to the businesses that shape the advertising that surrounds us. And policy is the best tool we have to empower people by making the healthy choice the easy choice.

Lara Tabac, Director of Vital Strategies’ Global Grants Program on how the program has supported governments in improving public health through addressing information gaps and improving data processes.

Virtual learning collaboration between the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative and the Partnership for Healthy Cities allows mayors to share their experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic and receive training by public health specialists.

On the sidelines of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Vital Strategies hosted a virtual discussion on the urgent need for more effective global food policies to combat food insecurity and promote access to safe and nutritious food.