A Peek into Bloomberg Philanthropies’ New Public Health Initiative
For the next 18 months, Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with the World Health Organization and Vital Strategies, will be working with cities across the globe to tackle the different factors contributing to noncommunicable diseases.
A total of 46 out of a goal of 50 cities have signed up to date to be part of “Partnership for Healthy Cities,” the foundation’s latest initiative launched just last month, just before the 70th World Health Assembly. The program will see Bloomberg Philanthropies investing up to $100,000 per partner city to help them in their efforts to implement one of 10 proven interventions in NCD and injury prevention. These range from anything from creating a smoke-free city, to reducing the consumption of sugary beverages, to interventions aimed at road safety. Cities taking part in the initiative will also receive support to better communicate their policies and intentions to the public, and will become part of a network of cities sharing knowledge and best practices in promoting healthier cities...