Vital Stories

“If we can increase space for pedestrians and cyclists, it can help people become healthier.”

"More than 110,000 people in the United States died from overdose in 2022, and mortality rates are now highest in Black and Indigenous communities."

The Vital Strategies Overdose Prevention Program was proud to be featured alongside its partners in a segment that aired on Last Week Tonight.

We highlight four cities that have recently amended their laws and affirmed their commitments to building cities that protect health and safety.

Vital Strategies spoke with Dr. Sheila Vakharia about her new book, The Harm Reduction Gap, and how we can help end the overdose crisis.

To mark International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the pivotal role of data in advancing gender equity.

At the Vital Strategies Overdose Prevention Program, we recognize that the fight for sex workers’ rights, and our work to reduce fatal overdose and drug related harms, are inextricably tied and closely aligned with the goals and values of supporting those most affected by the criminalization of drug use.

Read about the RESET Alcohol Initiative's highlights at the 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference.

Accurate cancer staging is essential for guiding patient care and informing public health policies. However, significant gaps exist in staging at diagnosis, especially in low- and middle-income countries, due to incomplete medical records and varying staging methods.

Cambodia's new law guarantees a legal identity for all, which is essential to accessing education, health care, property, and many other benefits and social protections.