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Every year, 41 million people die from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, lung disease and cancer. These account for seven out of every 10 deaths worldwide, with deeply inequitable impact—more than 80% occur in countries with high levels of poverty.

Vital Strategies’ Overdose Prevention Program team highlights Black leaders who are making sure that empathy and equity are central to drug policy and public health programs.

Vital Strategies’ Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) and Data Impact teams have published two new resources to aid governments.

We’re highlighting six cities within the Partnership for Healthy cities global network that have created COVID-19 communication campaigns in recent months to promote awareness and healthy behaviors.

This Black History Month and beyond, we honor Black leaders around the globe whose research, innovative thinking and activism continue to protect and save lives.