A cultural performance kicks off the opening ceremony of the 4th Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The global summit drew more than 200 health and city officials from 55 cities around the world. "We cannot talk about global health without talking about cities," said Etienne Krug, director of the WHO's Department of Health Determinants, Promotion and Prevention. Dr Krug said cities are uniquely positioned to respond quickly and effectively to public health challenges. "Without question, the present and the future of public health is in the hands of cities," she said.

Source: Bangkok Post April 06, 2026 22:05 UTC