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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.
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.
Irish Independent: The city held an event to promote the benefits of Dublin's Safe and Active Mobility work, which is supported by the Partnership.
Guardian Labs online feature “How to Become a Healthier City” highlights urban public health achievements around the globe
Source: Vital Strategies
Hoy Día Córdoba: Córdoba announced the implementation of free hydration points in all municipal schools.
Africa.com: The leaders of four West African cities released a statement calling for easier access to healthier food in public institutions across African urban centers.
Reforma: Mexico City, Mexico’s road safety work, supported by the Partnership and the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety, was the focus of a new case study, published by WHO.
Mexico City implemented a motorcycle safety strategy including mandatory certified helmets, speed management, training schools, and enforcement checkpoints to reduce high rates of motorcyclist fatalities.