Campaigns Brazil – Road Safety – The rush passes, the loss remains. Slow Down! [Video 01] This campaign from Salvador, Brazil, highlights that fatal motorcycle crashes have become routine news, but do not have to be, ending with a real…
Publications Vital Strategies Staff-Authored Research Publications—2026 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.
Publications A dor invisível: lacunas nos dados do SUS sobre dor menstrual e pélvica 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.
Publications Catalyzing Support for CRVS Improvement – Examples from the Data for Health Initiative 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.
Technical Guides A Guide to Designing Contextualized Civil Registration and Vital Statistics E-Learning Courses 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.
Technical Guides Guide to Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Civil Registration Using a Case-Based Scenario Approach 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.
Toolkit Building Safe and Healthy Communities 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.
Publications Strengthening Health Systems to Address Air Pollution in Ethiopia To strengthen the Ethiopian health system’s response to air pollution problem, five policy briefs detailing system-level interventions were developed to lay out actionable solutions for integrating clean air action into routine public health practice.
Publications Policy Brief: Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance in Indonesia – Findings and Policy Recommendations This policy brief presents Indonesia’s first population-based evidence on childhood lead exposure, finding that an estimated 8 million children have blood lead levels above WHO’s recommended threshold. Based on national surveillance of more than 1,500 children across 12 districts, the findings identify key risk factors and support stronger clinical, environmental and equity-focused actions to reduce lead exposure.
Publications Impact of Blue Lanes on Road Safety: Crashes, Speed and Motorcyclists’ Perceptions in São Paulo This independent study evaluates the impact of São Paulo’s Blue Lanes on road safety using robust quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings show increased fatal collisions involving motorcyclists at intersections on Blue Lane roadways, underscoring the need for caution in future expansion and design decisions.