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February 2, 2023
What We are Excited About This Year
Effective policies are the foundation of public health, and advocacy can ensure those policies are evidence-based, tailored to a local context and sustained …
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April 5, 2022
Successful Policy Change and Continued Advocacy Efforts for Nutrition Labeling in Vietnam
On December 9, 2021, Vietnam approved its first-ever regulation requiring nutrient information on food labels. Decree 111/2021/NĐ-CP stipulates nutrient inform…
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December 8, 2021
WHO Publishes Progress Report on Trans Fat Elimination
The World Health Organization (WHO) published a report that showcases remarkable progress in the push to eliminate industrially produced trans fat from the glo…
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December 1, 2021
Trans Fat Policy Win in Bangladesh
Minister of Health and Family Welfare Zahid Maleque (3rd from the left), attends a trans fat elimination campaign launch event with government and civil socie…
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November 22, 2021
Legal Issues in the Design and Implementation of Public Health Measures
By: Kyra Berasi Strong and evidence-based measures, such as laws and regulations, play a critical role in addressing pressing public health issues. Governments…
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November 12, 2021
The Role of Advocacy in Addressing Health Inequities
The COVID-19 pandemic has both exposed and exacerbated inequities in public health. Locally-led advocacy, by individuals and communities affected by the polici…
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November 3, 2021
Advocate Spotlight: Elinami Mungure
Elinami Mungure is breaking new ground at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI): He coordinates the Cardiovascular Health program’s first regional campa…
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October 25, 2021
Advocate Spotlight: Chunhui Wang
As the in-country coordinator of our Cardiovascular Health program in China, Chunhui Wang provides technical support to partners in the areas of sodium reducti…
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October 7, 2021
New Case Study: Protecting Heart Health in Brazil
Our new case study “Protecting Heart Health in Brazil” illustrates how the Global Health Advocacy Incubator successfully partnered with civil society organizat…
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October 4, 2021
GHAI Launches Trans Fat Elimination Tools; Shares Advocacy Lessons from India, Philippines
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) celebrated World Heart Day this year with a virtual event demonstrating the power of civil society advocates to adv…
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September 2, 2021
Our New Case Study: Protecting Heart Health in India
Our new case study, “Protecting Heart Health in India,” illustrates how the Global Health Advocacy Incubator successfully supported government effor…
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July 21, 2021
Trans Fat Elimination Win in the Philippines
Rodley Desmond Daniel Carza, head of the Policy and Technology Section of the Department of Health’s Health Promotion and Communication Service, discusses a ne…
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June 8, 2021
Advocate Spotlight: Wubshet Loha
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator is pleased to welcome Wubshet Loha as its Cardiovascular Health program’s new advocacy associate director for Africa. Loha…
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February 10, 2021
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 by public health and consumer ad…
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January 7, 2021
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 oils took effect. Consumption of trans fat increase…
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December 16, 2020
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 rely on to…
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October 13, 2020
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. New results from Punjab’s Heal…
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June 17, 2020
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 Kyra Berasi This essay appeared originall…
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May 20, 2020
Lessons from COVID-19 at WHA 73
The opening of WHA 72 in 2019 This week, the beginning of the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) was held digitally for the first time. WHA takes place every yea…
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May 12, 2020
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 chemical trans fat from its food supply. On…
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April 28, 2020
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 in India strengthen media voice…
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December 18, 2019
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 Organization’s recommended 2023 deadline. Th…
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December 12, 2019
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 and advocates to asse…
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July 8, 2019
Advocate Spotlight: Juan Carballo and Gianella Severini
Juan Carballo (JC) and Gianella Severini (GS) are legal advisors for the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s (GHAI’s) Obesity Prevention Program, with a focus o…

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