Acting on Data
Discover stories from around the world about the people turning IHME evidence into health impact.
Key points from the new COVID-19 trajectory forecast
A new study from IHME forecasts what COVID infections, hospitalizations, and deaths might look like from mid-December 2022 through the end of June 2023.
11 global health issues to watch in 2023, according to IHME experts
As the year 2022 winds down, what is next on the horizon for global health? We turned to our IHME experts for their takes on the most critical health issues to watch in 2023.
IHME COVID-19 insights blog
IHME director and lead modeler Dr. Christopher J.L. Murray shares insights from our latest COVID-19 model run.
Among superbugs, MRSA is at the forefront of antimicrobial resistance
The WHO declared antimicrobial resistance (AMR) one of the top 10 threats to global health in 2019, and the urgency required to tackle this issue cannot be understated.
The world is getting older: Health systems should prepare now
Today the world’s population reached a landmark number of 8 billion. According to IHME forecasts, that number will only continue to grow in the coming years.
New report reveals nearly half of malnutrition-related deaths in those with cleft could be prevented with access to adequate treatment and support
Currently, 4.62 million persons are living with an unrepaired or inadequately repaired cleft, making them susceptible to a number of potentially life-threatening conditions and increasing their risk of malnutrition.
Introducing our course in Global Burden of Disease, now available online
IHME is excited to announce the revamped Introduction to the Global Burden of Disease training, now available online!
First-time subnational burden of disease estimates in Ethiopia show nationwide improvements but lingering disparities
Ethiopia has made substantial improvements in health over the last three decades across regions and chartered cities, in many ways a model for peer nations. However, progress was not uniform across Ethiopia’s highly diverse, multi-ethnic, and predominantly rural population.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the US by county and ZIP code
This map uses survey data to show COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the US by county and ZIP code, as well as changes in hesitancy over time.
Honoring Black History Month through the lens of health and wellness
We honor Black History Month by sharing some of IHME's recent work addressing racial disparities in health and challenges faced by the Black community.
WHO/Europe and IHME sign agreement cementing collaboration on forecasting of health data
WHO/Europe and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) have signed a memorandum of understanding cementing their ongoing collaboration in the areas of health estimates, projections and global health data forecasting.
IHME and WHO collaborate to measure and respond to COVID-19
IHME's COVID-19 estimates have informed responses in two WHO regions: EURO and PAHO.
Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Increasing global antibiotic consumption poses a major health threat
As we enter World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, now is the time to take a closer look at the effect of rising antimicrobial drug use on the world.
WHO EURO and IHME: Collaboration is critical to address the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health threats
The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe (WHO EURO) has issued a call to action to all health authorities in Europe and Central Asia indicating that the region is once again at the epicenter of the pandemic and urging them to do their utmost to address the COVID-19 surge in the region.
9 Data Visualizations Our Viz Team Loves
Check out the compelling visuals that play a key role in telling data stories.