Introduction: Why Urban Health Needs a Strategic Approach
Webinar: Urban health is becoming a pressing issue worldwide. As cities grow, so do the health challenges within them. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the need to shift from isolated health efforts to a more integrated and strategic approach. This means looking at health from multiple angles—like governance, financing, evidence generation, innovation, and community participation—to tackle the complex health issues cities face.
Upcoming Webinar: A Deep Dive into Urban Health Strategies
To guide urban health leaders, WHO has introduced a series of policy briefs. These briefs cover essential themes such as evidence, governance, innovation, and partnerships. To highlight the importance of these strategic approaches, WHO is hosting a webinar on June 18, 2024.
Webinar Details
When and Where?
- Date: June 18, 2024
- Time: 13:30 – 14:45 CET
- Format: Online webinar
Why Attend?
This webinar is designed for policymakers, urban planners, health professionals, and anyone interested in improving health outcomes in urban settings. Attendees will learn about the latest strategic approaches to urban health, hear from experts in the field, and discover real-world examples of successful urban health initiatives.
Main Focus Areas:
Generating and Using Evidence: How to gather and apply data effectively to make informed decisions.
Governance and Financing: Strategies for managing and funding urban health initiatives.
Innovation: Exploring new solutions and technologies to address urban health challenges.
Partnerships and Participation: Engaging communities and forming partnerships to enhance urban health efforts.
Meet the Speakers 🗣️
A lineup of distinguished speakers will share their insights and experiences:
- Nathalie Roebbel: Head of WHO Urban Health Unit. Nathalie will introduce the new series of policy briefs and discuss the strategic approach to urban health.
- José Siri: Consultant for WHO Urban Health Unit. José will focus on the importance of generating and using evidence in urban health strategies.
- Emmanuel Frimpong Boamah: Associate Professor at WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Healthy Settings, University of Buffalo. Emmanuel will discuss governance and financing.
- Graham Alabaster: Head of UN-Habitat Geneva Office. Graham will talk about innovative approaches and technologies in urban health.
- Representative from United Cities and Local Governments: Will share experiences on partnership and participation.
- Renske Verstege: City of Utrecht. Renske will provide a case study from Utrecht on how strategic urban health initiatives have been implemented locally.
- Hatoun Saeb: Healthy Cities Programme Manager at the Minister of Public Health Office, State of Qatar. Hatoun will share Qatar’s approach to urban health and community engagement.
What You’ll Learn 🎓
- Comprehensive Strategies: Understand why isolated efforts aren’t enough and how a strategic, multi-sectoral approach can make a difference.
- Practical Tools: Learn about new policy briefs that offer guidance on evidence generation, governance, financing, innovation, and community partnerships.
- Case Studies: Discover real-world examples of how cities have successfully implemented strategic health initiatives.
Call for Case Studies
Do you have a story about strategic urban health action? The webinar organizers are looking for case studies from cities or nations that have implemented effective urban health strategies. This is a chance to share your experience and contribute to the global conversation on urban health.
How to Join
To participate in the webinar, please register through the WHO Urban Health Unit’s event page. Mark your calendars and get ready to explore new strategies for healthier cities!
Stay Connected
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Urban health is a complex but critical issue that needs a strategic approach. Join the webinar on June 18 to learn about innovative strategies and practical solutions for tackling health challenges in our growing cities. Together, we can make our urban environments healthier and more livable for everyone. 🌿🏙️
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