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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.
UN News: Córdoba, Argentina, Fortaleza, Brazil, and Manchester, United Kingdom, received recognition at the Healthy Cities Summit, held in Paris and co-hosted by the WHO and the non-profit organizations Bloomberg Philanthropies and Vital Strategies.
Folha de S. Paulo: A program in Fortaleza that monitors air quality with low-cost sensors was one of three global initiatives awarded at the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government: The city has launched a new smartphone app to share air quality information with city residents. This app is promoted as part of Tokyo’s work with the Partnership for Healthy Cities network.
Bhekisisa: With Partnership support, Kigali is assessing the impact on air quality of the city’s existing Car Free Day and Car Free zones to inform the formulation of air-quality-related policies.
The Hindu: Bengaluru launched a week-long auto rickshaw campaign on the adverse health effects of tobacco use and increasing awareness of Karnataka's state’s hookah ban.
Manila Bulletin: Mayor Joy Belmonte announced the completion of the implementing rules and regulations for the city’s new calorie-labeling ordinance in Quezon City.
Búsqueda: Montevideo received local coverage about its efforts to encourage healthy eating among public sector workers through the Partnership-supported “Healthy Canteens” initiative.
Kathmandu Post: The city announced the installation of new low-cost sensors across the city, as part of the city’s Partnership-supported air quality surveillance project.
El País: The city received regional coverage about its food policy work to improve healthy eating through projects such as the “Healthy Canteens” initiative.
Extra: Cali, Colombia held an event for school store owners to update them on their roles in helping implement the city’s new healthy school food decree and to encourage them to exchange healthy recipes and other best practices.