Campaigns Bangladesh – Tobacco Control – TAPS Ban & Sales to and by Minors This campaign ran in Bangladesh in 2020 to inform the public about the existing laws banning tobacco advertisements, promotion and sales (TAPS) and sale of tobacco to and by minors.
Campaigns Bangladesh – Tobacco Control – Smokeless Tobacco This campaign ran in Bangladesh in 2020 and features testimonials from a victim and doctor on the health harms of smokeless tobacco.
Campaigns Bangladesh – Tobacco Control – Smoke-free Public Places This campaign ran in Bangladesh in 2020 to inform the public of existing laws prohibiting smoking in public places.
Publications Results of a Mass Media Campaign in South Africa To Promote a Sugary Drinks Tax This first-of-its-kind study evaluated the impact of a mass media campaign on knowledge and attitudes related to sugary drinks and on public support for a proposed tax on sugary drinks in South Africa. The study demonstrated that in addition to improving knowledge and shifting attitudes about the harms of sugary drinks, media campaigns can effectively build public support for strong government action and therefore must be a component of a comprehensive obesity prevention approach.
Technical Guides Guidance for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Governance Mechanisms This document provides guidance for consideration in the establishment or evolution of sound CRVS governance structures and functions.
Fact Sheets COVID-19 Symptoms: What People Who Use Drugs Need to Know Vital Strategies has joined partners Higher Ground Harm Reduction and Reynolds Health Strategies to create this COVID-19 harm reduction toolkit and fact sheets for people who use drugs.
Campaigns Ukraine – Tobacco Control – Plain Packaging This campaign ran in Ukraine in 2020 to support plain packaging provision as part of a comprehensive tobacco control legislation to reduce smoking rates.
Fact Sheets Sex Work, COVID-19 and Harm Reduction This fact sheet is a non-exhaustive resource for sex workers, clients and allies.
Publications Challenges in Tuberculosis Clinical Trials in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Sponsor’s Perspective The impact of the pandemic on clinical trials can be especially profound given their complexities and operational requirements.
Publications Mortality surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic This editorial emphasizes that, during an epidemic, rapid mortality surveillance provides essential information to formulate an evidence-based response. Establishing, scaling and improving upon rapid mortality surveillance would give countries real-time awareness of all direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as help them to prepare for future outbreaks.