We support countries to improve blood pressure control for over 34 million people worldwide. Image courtesy of the Nigeria Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI).
We're committed to making the world safer from epidemics. We supported 60+ countries to respond more effectively to COVID-19, and promote strategies to find and stop everyday outbreaks faster.
Nearly half the global population is now protected from toxic artificial trans fat thanks to policies supported by Resolve to Save Lives. Credit: Getty Images

Resolve to Save Lives accelerates action against the world’s deadliest health threats

We are a results-driven global health organization that collaborates locally and globally to build solutions that save millions of lives.

Resolve to Save Lives in action

Dr. Tom Frieden: Busting 10 Myths About Health Taxes

May 15, 2026
In this op ed published in Think Global Health, Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, counters ten common 10 common misconceptions used to block healthy…

SHAKE the salt habit, 2nd ed.

May 13, 2026

Countries that set an ambitious sodium reduction goal can create a healthier food environment, lower healthcare costs, and support longer, healthier lives. SHAKE the salt habit – second edition, developed…

Emergency-Ready Primary Health Care (ERPHC) Framework and Operational Guide

May 11, 2026
The ERPHC Framework and Operational Guide offers a practical approach to embedding preparedness, response and resilience within routine PHC systems.…

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World Health Organisation (WHO)

Benchmarks for health emergencies

We partner with the World Health Organization to standardize best practices for preparedness, including developing a benchmarking tool to simplify and accelerate preparedness planning under International Health Regulations.

The cost of health care worker infections

In our advocacy efforts to protect health care workers, we released a joint report with the World Bank to calculate the true cost of health care worker infections during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as wider socioeconomic implications.