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2020 was a momentous year for the world and for Vital Strategies. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives, communities and institutions worldwide, and public health took center stage. A long-overdue reckoning on racial justice in the United States prompted global focus on this critical issue, and COVID-19 laid bare the gaps in equity across our societies. We responded with innovation, resilience and renewed commitment.

2020 has been a year for the history books. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the largest public health challenge we have faced in over a century. We need to take the time to reflect on what we’ve learned this year and how we can use it to reimagine public health to build back stronger and healthier.

A look back at how our Data for Health programs have partnered with governments across the globe in 2020—to not only improve the way they access timely and accurate health information, but also to truly harness the power of data.

For cities around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented daunting challenges, in the face of these challenges we saw resilience and innovation leading to unique local solutions and some remarkable results.

A recap of our VitalTalks, COVID-19 and Beyond: Cities on the Front Lines of a Healthier Future. Our speakers discuss urban action and collaboration during this unprecedented pandemic.

Obesity is a major and growing public health challenge in South Africa. This case study describes how a variety of factors led to introduction of a tax on sugary beverages.