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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.
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.
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.
Hoy Día Córdoba: Córdoba announced the implementation of free hydration points in all municipal schools.