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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.

CASE STUDY
Using data to expand safe active travel

Learn how Dublin, Ireland is piloting new technologies and community engagement for evaluating the impact of the city’s active travel investments.

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STATEMENT
Cities Call for Urgent Action on NCDs

The Partnership calls on the global community to recognize the crucial role of cities in improving public health, in advance of the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs.

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CASE STUDY
A lesson in good nutrition

Schools play an essential role in creating an enabling environment for good nutrition. The city of Córdoba, Argentina is leading the way.

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CITY STORIES
Rio Pushes Back on E-cigarette Marketing

How the Brazilian city is countering deceptive industry tactics, with support from the Partnership for Healthy Cities.

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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.

Policy Accelerator

A program transforming local policy ideas into action.

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