Publications Prescribing Psychostimulants for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder: Navigating the Federal Legal Landscape In this commentary, we review the federal legal landscape regarding the prescription of psychostimulants for StUD and recommend strategies for increasing the utilization of this promising approach.
Publications Enforcement of COTPA in India- current status, challenges and solutions In India, the strictest enforcement of COTPA is critical to reduce the burden of tobacco. The MoHFW, besides amending COTPA at the earliest, should specifically focus on adopting the proposed outcome-oriented strategies.
Publications Tobacco-free generation: reflecting on progress globally and its potential feasibility in India This paper defines TFG, reviews its international developments and explores the feasibility of the TFG policy approach in India, considering the country’s federal governance structure with health as a state responsibility, within a national policy framework.
Publications A post-pandemic snapshot of the magnitude of COVID-19 in Brazil: A countrywide study This study aims to outline the features of COVID-19 and its lasting effects in Brazil through a telephone survey that represents the entire population.
Campaigns Ghana – Road Safety – Know and Follow the Speed Limits This 2024 public service announcement (PSA) from Ghana focuses on the critical issue of speeding by advising drivers to know and follow the posted speed limits.
Publications Vital Strategies Staff-Authored Research Publications—2025 Our staff regularly publish peer-reviewed research that informs policy, strengthens health systems, and advances solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Here is a selection of research articles authored or co-authored by our team in 2025. These publications reflect our global reach and commitment to data-driven, equitable public health.
Publications The Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on Economic Loss In Brazil, CVD has been the leading cause of death, with Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke as the most common causes, except during the pandemic years (2020-2021) when COVID-19 was the first cause of death for men and women.
Publications Harm Reduction: The Neglected Pillar of US Drug Policy In this review, we summarize the evidence for harm reduction interventions, describe the policy environment in which they exist, and provide recommendations to better align drug policy with existing and emerging evidence in the US context.
Publications Female homicides in Brazil: global burden of disease study, 2000–2018 This study aims to analyze the temporal and spatial trends of female homicides in Brazil and investigate socioeconomic-demographic factors associated with it.
Toolkit Inclusive Language in Health Guide This glossary provides guidance on the terms and principles to use—and avoid—in global health communication. It aims to foster inclusive, respectful and effective dialogue by offering key definitions and explanations while highlighting language that can perpetuate stigma or misconceptions.