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Innovation for urban health: policy brief

Source: World Health Organization

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Source: World Health Organization

Published: 9 May 2024

This policy brief reflects and offers guidance on how national and subnational governments can catalyze and capitalize on social, technological, and institutional innovation for urban health, including by maintaining a flexible, capable, and innovative public sector and supporting other sectors and communities. It draws on existing international guidelines, academic literature, and insights from a participatory workshop involving experts in research, policy, and practice. The brief is primarily intended for national and subnational decision-makers and their technical staff.

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