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The Partnership for Healthy Cities presents news, stories, case studies and accomplishments from cities in its global network, whose leaders have taken on the role of urban health champions.
Representatives from 70 global cities will gather from March 30-April 2 to advance solutions for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries at an event co-hosted by the Municipal Health Secretariat.
A city-to-city exchange between Dhaka and Kampala shows how peer learning, data and local leadership are helping growing cities strengthen air-quality monitoring and drive action to reduce pollution and improve health.
Radio Sapientia: The executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, welcomed the delegation at City Hall during the Partnership’s third Learning Visit.
Panorama Emprendedor: The initiative, backed by Intendent Daniel Passerini with support from the Partnership for Healthy Cities, has transformed food and drink offerings in city schools.
All Africa: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is hosting a four-day benchmarking mission from Dhaka City, Bangladesh, as part of the Partnership for Healthy Cities initiative, Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has announced.
Ghana Webbers: This effort addresses the rising rates of hypertension and other related diseases in Kumasi.
El Capital: More than 35,000 primary and secondary school students will benefit from the changes, which implement a new citywide ordinance.
Zambia Monitor: Mayor Chilando Chitangala said the move marks an important step toward a healthier and safer future for the city.
Pamela Sánchez, Director General of Innovation for Integral Well-Being Development of the City of Buenos Aires, reflects on lessons from the Partnership for Healthy Cities’ first City Learning visit with San Francisco on addiction and mental health.
Dr. Natacha Berkowitz, an epidemiologist and public health medicine specialist with the City of Cape Town, reflects on lessons from the International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) for city leaders advancing public health.