Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Areas: High-Level Conference Report, Lyon, France, 3-4 December 2018

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 5/2019. At this conference held in December 2018, participants expressed their determination to realize a vision wherein collaboration beyond the health sector at local, national, regional, and international levels contributes to better preparedness for health emergencies, and to mitigating emerging public health risks in the context of growing urbanization. Sessions discussed lessons learned, coordination among sectors and levels, and strengthening multi-sectoral preparedness. (PDF)
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