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As Overdose Rates Climb Among Black People in Kentucky, Organizations Launch $500,000 in Projects to Reduce Overdose Among BIPOC and Underserved Communities

Along with resources like naloxone and fentanyl testing strips, harm reduction includes helping people to live longer and more safely, making sure they have access to health care and social support, and connecting people to other resources such as food security and workforce education.

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Indonesia Imposes Stricter Tobacco Controls: A Major Step for Public Health

It introduces tighter restrictions on both conventional tobacco products and electronic cigarettes, marking a significant advancement in the country's public health policies.

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50 Family Members Who Lost Loved Ones to Overdose to Gather at Three-Day Conference Focused on Navigating Grief and Drug Policy Reform

GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) and Broken No More will host the “Healing Hearts, Changing Paths Conference,” bringing together family members who have lost loved ones to overdose, advocates, and drug policy experts to discuss the overdose crisis.

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Statement from Sumi Mehta, Vice President of Environmental and Climate Health at Vital Strategies on International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

“Future generations stand to suffer from our failure to act on the climate to protect human health.”

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Vital Strategies Recognized With Special Merit Award at 2024 International Safety Media Awards

Vital Strategies received the Exemplary Worldwide Positive Impact Through Safety Media Award at this year's International Safety Media Awards.

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Lead Acid Batteries: Responsible Recycling for our Environment and Health

Healthworld: Coauthored by LM Singh, Managing Director India and Global Head, Partnerships and Innovative Finance, this op-ed discusses the importance of proper recycling of lead acid batteries.

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For International Overdose Awareness Day, Hundreds of Communities Take Action to Stem Overdose Crisis

For International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31, Vital Strategies and hundreds of organizations and across the country are mounting community memorial events and rallying support for harm reduction services.

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Study: LPG for rural kitchens will save over 150k lives/year

The Times of India: Times of India spoke with Sumi Mehta, Vice President of Climate and Environmental Health, about a new report she coauthored that highlights how subsidies to increase the use of liquified petroleum gas in households could save up to 150,000 lives each year.

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On Overdose Awareness Day 2024, Groups Across Country Are Using “DIY” Harm Reduction Kits to Combat the Overdose Crisis

Every year, communities and organizations around the world recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 as a time to both honor loved ones who lost their lives to overdose and to raise awareness about the overdose crisis.

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Vital Strategies Appoints Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. as President and Chief Executive Officer

Vital Strategies is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. as President and Chief Executive Officer to guide the organization into its third decade. Dr. Etiebet is a distinguished global health leader, healthcare executive, and staunch advocate for women's health and health equity.

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