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Healthier, safer urban centers

The Partnership for Healthy Cities is a global network of 74 cities committed to creating healthier, safer and more equitable urban centers by reducing the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries.

Recap: 2024 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit

By 2050, 68% of people will live in cities. The second annual Summit brought urban leaders together to discuss how to make cities healthier and safer.

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PRESS RELEASE
Mayor Sala Commits to a Healthier, Safer Milan

The Partnership for Healthy Cities protects over 320 million urban residents with proven strategies.

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STATEMENT
Mayors unite on monitoring air quality

The statement was published as world leaders gathered for COP28.

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CAMPAIGN
Spotlight: Córdoba Chooses Water

The city is developing a policy for healthier school environments.

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A Global Network

Click through to learn more about the Partnership-supported intervention areas cities are working on.

80%

8 out of 10 deaths worldwide are caused by NCDs and injuries.

320M

Approximately 320 million urban residents reside in the Partnership's 74 cities.

Resources

Explore the latest resources and publications to support NCD and injury prevention in your city.

Through the Partnership for Healthy Cities, local leaders around the world have enacted key policies that are improving health and saving lives. These cities and their mayors are committed to implementing programs and policies that improve the health and safety of millions of people.
— Michael R. Bloomberg