India Extends Trans Fat Restrictions to Foods
Another important milestone for public health: India is expanding its cap on trans fat to foods, following a spirited campaign...
India restricts trans fat in edible oils
India has taken an important step to improve public health: On January 1, new limits on trans fat in edible
GHAI Year in Review: Highlights from 2020
This has been a year of challenges and accomplishments. The coronavirus pandemic exposed longstanding health systems gaps and injustices and...
The Role of NCDs in COVID-19 Recovery: A Conversation on Three Continents
People with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are at heightened risk from COVID-19. Unfortunately, the pandemic has stretched the health systems they...
Punjab Expands Healthcare Access During the Pandemic
A patient receives service at a Health and Wellness Center in Punjab This article originally appeared in Think Global Health....
Healthy food policies and COVID-19
Why we need to take communicable and non-communicable diseases out of their silos to create a more resilient world By...
Lessons from COVID-19 at WHA 73
This week, the beginning of the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) was held digitally for the first time. WHA takes...
Turkey restricts trans fat in food
Last week saw a major win for public health in Turkey: the country took an important step toward eliminating toxic...
Media advocacy in India: From journalism workshops to political commitments
Media can play a critical role in strengthening health systems. Over the past year, the Global Health Advocator helped partners...
Brazil Approves Trans Fat Regulation
Brazil is on a path to eliminating industrially produced trans fats from its food supply ahead of the World Health...
RTSL and GHAI Release Sampling Protocol for Rapid Assessment of trans-Fatty Acids in Foods...
Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator have developed a guide for governments, public health professionals...