MEDIA ADVISORY
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Mike Bloomberg, mayors of Athens and Bogotá, health leaders to discuss urban response to COVID-19
Virtual event by Partnership for Healthy Cities to mark World Cities Day
Date and Time:
Thursday, October 29, 2020
13:00-14:00 CET (Geneva time)
On Thursday, October 29, the Partnership for Healthy Cities—supported by the World Health Organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Vital Strategies—is hosting a virtual event to feature the voices of global health leaders and mayors on the urban response to COVID-19. The conversation will highlight how city leaders are innovating locally and collaborating globally to guide us through the pandemic toward a healthier future. The Partnership for Healthy Cities is a global network of 70 cities committed to saving lives by preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries, and, most recently, supporting cities in their COVID-19 response.
To mark World Cities Day 2020, WHO is releasing a portfolio of case studies, including from its global network of the Partnership of Healthy cities.
SPEAKERS:
Opening remarks:
- José Luis Castro, President and CEO, Vital Strategies
- Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization
- Mike Bloomberg, Founder, Bloomberg Philanthropies; 108th Mayor of New York City
Live Q&A discussion:
Dr. Kelly Henning, Director of public health programs, Bloomberg Philanthropies (moderator)
