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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.
Recognizing the COVID-19 transmission threat of smokeless tobacco use and spitting in public, Ahmedabad took the decision early on to close stores selling paan and other chewing tobacco.
Authorities in Kampala have created a vulnerability framework to guide decision-making and use of limited resources in the public health response—allowing for a targeted approach informed by data and oriented around equity.
The Municipality of Quito, through the Ministry of Health, is launching a communication strategy on preventive measures for COVID-19 and mental health.
Cali's ‘Bike Doctors,’ a team of mechanics from the Ministry of Mobility that provides free assistance on the road for free to cyclists, reached a milestone of providing 1,000 service calls for bike users.
Leveraging lessons from the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak, the Sierra Leone's capital city, Freetown, has focused on food security to ensure its most vulnerable residents stay safe and healthy in quarantine.
Concerned about the risk of crowded public transport during the COVID-19 outbreak, the capital of Peru is strengthening its cycling infrastructure with almost 50 km of emergency cycle lanes and additional parking.
The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched a communication campaign to better inform the public about how to protect themselves and each other during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, in collaboration with WRI Turkey Sustainable Cities and with the support from Partnership for Healthy Cities, launched its "Risk Communication and Public Information Campaign" recommending active mobility options and aiming to re-build trust in public transportation.
Fernando Straface, the Secretary General and Secretary of Foreign Relations of the City of Buenos Aires, joined Dr. Kelly Henning of Bloomberg Philanthropies to discuss collaboration with other Latin American cities, how the city government is utilizing data from its COVID-19 dashboard and what’s keeping local leaders hopeful now.
Santiago de Chile's reopening of the Mapocho Cycle Park and launch of #ElRioNosCuida campaign seeks to be a real solution for safe transport during COVID-19.