WHO concluded the successful Health in All Policies (HiAP) Workshop: The case of air pollution, urban health and sustainability. This was the 21st workshop in the Global WHO Training and Capacity Building Programme on HiAP.The workshop was convened as a result of collaboration between WHO and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and was attended by 23 professionals in the United States from health and other disciplines, working in public and environmental health, who wanted to learn more about how to integrate HiAP approaches in both academic and practical settings.The participants developed action plans aimed at incorporating different aspects of HiAP approaches, thereby introducing and addressing air pollution issues into their academic curricula as well as their implementation work as environmental or HiAP officers and other public health roles.
WHO Workshop on Integrating Health Policies to Combat Air Pollution and Enhance Urban Sustainability
The WHO successfully concluded its 21st Health in All Policies (HiAP) Workshop focused on air pollution, urban health, and sustainability, attended by 23 professionals from various health disciplines in the U.S. This workshop is significant for Iran as it highlights the importance of integrating health policies into urban planning to combat air pollution, a critical issue in Iranian cities.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The WHO concluded its 21st Health in All Policies Workshop, focusing on integrating health policies to address air pollution and urban sustainability. Attended by 23 U.S. professionals, the workshop aimed to develop action plans for incorporating these approaches into their work.
- This was the 21st workshop in the Global WHO Training and Capacity Building Programme.
- Participants included professionals from various health disciplines looking to integrate health policies into urban planning.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Air pollution is a critical public health issue that affects millions globally, particularly in urban areas. The HiAP approach advocates for considering health in all policies to create healthier environments.
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