Policy briefs for a strategic approach for urban health
This series of policy briefs are part of a broad effort by WHO to support strategic reflection among urban health decision-makers in Member States. Each of the briefs focusses on a cross-cutting theme: generating and working with evidence; governance and financing; innovation; and partnerships and participation. Collectively, these represent the essential “means of implementation” that set the stage for a strategic approach to urban health. The series aims to inform national and subnational decision-makers and relevant technical staff about actions that can foster such an approach.
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Featured publication | 31 October 2023
Governance and financing for urban health: policy brief
This policy brief reflects and offers guidance on how national and subnational governments can strengthen governance and financing for urban health, both independently and in collaboration. It draws on existing international guidelines, academic literature,...
Featured publication | 31 October 2023
Generating and working with evidence for urban health:...
This policy brief reflects and offers guidance on how national and subnational governments can strengthen the generation, management, and analysis of data for urban health, both independently and in collaboration. It draws on existing international guidelines,...
Featured publication | 9 May 2024
Innovation for urban health: policy brief
This policy brief reflects and offers guidance on how national and subnational governments can catalyze and capitalize on social, technological, and institutional innovation for urban health, including by maintaining a flexible, capable, and innovative...
Featured publication | 6 June 2024
Partnerships and participation for urban health: policy...
This policy brief reflects and offers guidance on how national and subnational governments can strengthen partnerships and participation for urban health, both independently and in collaboration. It draws on existing international guidelines, academic...