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New bike lanes connect Guadalajara and Zapopan

Guadalajara re-released a cycling map first developed in 2021 with support from the Partnership, this time connecting the city's bike lane network with those of neighboring Zapopan.

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Interview: Kevin Fenton on London, health and creating healthier places

Interview with Professor Kevin Fenton, London region director of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, ahead of the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London.

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Mayors from around the world to meet for first ever ‘healthy cities’ summit

The Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit will bring together mayors and city leaders to discuss strategies to combat the global burden arising from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the increasing toll on urban health systems caused by injuries.

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ADN and Partnership for Healthy Cities announce road safety program

Santo Domingo announces its Partnership for the Healthy Cities Policy Accelerator program, centered on reducing traffic fatalities by lowering speed limits.

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By teaching our children why water beats soda, we all benefit

The Financial Times published an op-ed written by Córdoba, Argentina Intendent, Martín Llaryora, on how improving school nutrition in schools aims to boost health and the local economy.

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WHO launches new noncommunicable disease data portal, re-appoints Bloomberg as ambassador

Bloomberg Philanthropies, which is founded by Michael Bloomberg, has various NCD-related initiatives including the the Partnership for Healthy Cities launched in 2017.

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4 Covid-19 responses that are changing cities for good

The Guardian published an article highlighting cities in the Partnership for Healthy Cities network that implemented pandemic interventions with a lasting effect, such as cycling, surveillance and the integration of peer-to-peer outreach into public health programs.

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Smoking could be banned in these Manchester city centre areas later this year

Greater Manchester is working with the Partnership for Healthy Cities on creating smoke-free outdoor spaces.

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BBMP launches awareness campaign on the harms of tobacco use

The City of Bengaluru launched an awareness campaign on the harms of tobacco use, supported by the Partnership for Healthy Cities.

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Parklet İstanbul

As part of a Partnership-supported project, Istanbul is introducing “parklets” to create safe, efficient and attractive sidewalks and public spaces and encourage walking short distances.

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