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What data reveals about health and inequality

Integration of air quality and health data in Bogotá reveals the human, economic, and equity impacts of pollution and why acting on evidence can save lives.

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case studies
A city taking on e-cigarettes: Strengthening enforcement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cities play a key role in protecting people from the harms of e-cigarettes. The city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is stepping up to meet the challenge.

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The Geography of Groceries

How Vancouver is tackling food access and equity

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The 2026 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Cities share practical, policy-driven solutions to improve health.

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Baltimore Joins Partnership for Healthy Cities Network to Advance Overdose Prevention Efforts

Global initiative of more than 70 cities helps mayors create healthier, safer urban communities

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Brazilian Cities Expand Heat Monitoring and Target Impact on Health

Folha de S. Paulo: São Paulo, Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro are developing systems to monitor, predict and mitigate the impacts of heat waves on people's health.

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Diario do Rio
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Rio Hosts Global Summit on Healthy Cities with a Focus on Chronic Diseases and Extreme Heat

Diário do Rio: Rio de Janeiro hosted the 2026 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit.

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Kumasi Mayor Announces Salt Reduction Policy to Tackle Rising Hypertension

Ghana News Agency: The Mayor of Kumasi announced a new policy aimed at reducing salt consumption in food establishments as part of efforts to address the growing burden of hypertension in the city.

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Mayor of the National District Implements Speed Management Pilot on Los Proceres Avenue

Diario Libre: The project seeks to reduce accidents and improve pedestrian safety.

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