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Tackling a neglected mass killer: road deaths

Santo Domingo is working with the Partnership for Healthy Cities to take on one of the world’s biggest causes of death for young people.

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Trading cars for bikes: 1 way cities are improving health

Op-ed by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Dr. Kelly Henning and Vital Strategies’ Ariella Rohjani on Mexico City's Partnership-supported work.

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Mayor of Santo Domingo travels to London for the first healthy cities summit

The Mayor of Santo Domingo, Carolina Mejía , traveled to London, England, to participate in the First Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit, held March 14-16, 2023.

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Mayor Oh plans to attend the 'Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit' held in London

Seoul, South Korea Mayor Oh Se-hoon, attended the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London alongside mayors and officials from more than 50 cities.

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Phnom Penh to install water dispensers in 76 primary schools, promoting healthier options for children

Phnom Penh launched its Policy Accelerator program aimed at reducing consumption of sugary drinks and unhealthy food in schools. Read more.

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Bucharest City Hall installs new network of air quality sensors

The city launched its Partnership-supported air quality surveillance project, which includes the installation of 44 low-cost sensors.

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Councillors prepare to head overseas to represent Melbourne on world stage

City of Melbourne Councillor Olivia Ball’s to attend the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London held in March, 2023.

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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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