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Tom Frieden
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President and CEO, Resolve to Save Lives
New York
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Current affairs, business, economics, technology.
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By Tom Frieden| STAT Verified The CDC cuts announced Tuesday threaten America’s health, safety, and economy. Despite claims of efficiency, these cuts target proven programs that prevent disease and save lives — and as a result, Americans will be sicker and face increased health care costs. The government’s goal should not be to hit an arbitrary number of jobs eliminated, but to focus on the number of illnesses and premature deaths prevented.
By Tom Frieden| The Hill Verified The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — a group of pediatricians, parents and public health specialists that provides vaccine recommendations to the FDA — was scheduled to meet last week. Instead, the meeting has been postponed indefinitely. The panel’s webpage says the meeting was “postponed to accommodate public comment in advance of the meeting.” But the Trump administration has had since Feb. 3 to open the comment period, and it still has not done so.
By Tom Frieden| STAT Verified The CDC cuts announced Tuesday threaten America’s health, safety, and economy. Despite claims of efficiency, these cuts target proven programs that prevent disease and save lives — and as a result, Americans will be sicker and face increased health care costs. The government’s goal should not be to hit an arbitrary number of jobs eliminated, but to focus on the number of illnesses and premature deaths prevented.
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Resolve to Save Lives
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health organization focused on addressing major health threats. Founded by Dr. Tom Frieden in 2017, the organization aims to save millions of lives by connecting proven health solutions with those in need. It has worked with governments and partners in over 60 countries to implement effective health strategies. The organization primarily targets cardiovascular disease and epidemics, promoting initiatives such as high blood pressure control, salt reduction, and trans fat elimination. It also supports the LINKS Community, an online resource center for cardiovascular health professionals, providing access to experts, tools, and grants to enhance health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Resolve to Save Lives is backed by significant funding from philanthropic organizations, enabling its impactful work in global health.
Founded: 2017