What does Resolve to Save Lives do?

Resolve to Save Lives is a nonprofit global health organization founded in 2017, dedicated to addressing major health threats. Its mission is to prevent 100 million deaths from cardiovascular disease and enhance epidemic preparedness worldwide. The organization is led by Dr. Tom Frieden, a former director of the CDC, and became an independent entity in 2022. The organization implements evidence-based public health strategies focused on cardiovascular disease prevention, epidemic preparedness, and promoting healthier food options. It has treated over 2 million patients for hypertension and collaborates with governments and civil society in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, India, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. Resolve to Save Lives has successfully prevented nearly 8 million deaths from cardiovascular disease in its first seven years and continues to work with major philanthropies to support its initiatives.