Resources

Every child has a right to birth registration and a right to a citizenship from birth. In recent years, many countries in Africa have begun to link their civil registration systems and their national identity systems to streamline identity management and to implement the right to legal identity for all (Sustainable Development Goal Target 16.9).

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 2026. These publications reflect our global reach and commitment to data-driven, equitable public health.

As dores menstruais e pélvicas são frequentemente negligenciadas nos sistemas de informação em saúde no Brasil. A pesquisa analisou dados de mais de 469 mil meninas e mulheres brasileiras com entre 10 e 49 anos de idade atendidas na atenção primária do Recife ao longo de quase uma década.

We share experiences of three countries supported under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Data for Health Initiative to leverage support from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (“the Global Fund” or “the Fund”) for the generation and use of community cause of death data.

This guide supports civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) authorities, trainers and capacity-building partners in designing effective e-learning programs that strengthen the skills of professionals working across CRVS systems. Drawing on research and practical experience, including a case study from Rwanda, the guide shows how online learning can expand training access and support continuous professional development for civil registration staff.

Civil registration systems are essential for ensuring that every birth, death and other vital event is recorded accurately and consistently. This guide supports civil registration authorities and partners in strengthening civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems by developing clear, standardized operating procedures using a case-based scenario approach.

This messaging playbook synthesizes research and guidance from experts in drug policy, community safety, housing, and public health for speaking to these intersecting issues, to help us keep building a broader coalition and telling cohesive stories that break through the fragmented media landscape.

A personal exposure study in Jakarta found that about four in five school-aged children were exposed to PM2.5 levels exceeding national standards. Using portable sensors to track exposure, the research shows children face pollution from sources such as traffic, smoking, cooking and waste burning, highlighting the need for targeted protections alongside broader air quality policies.