Smart governance for healthy cities

PATH has devised a comprehensive capacity–building initiative for empowering Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to build resilient urban health systems through effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of public health interventions.

Efforts are also underway to address the systematic challenges to enhance urban governance, by developing model city corporations, ensuring better preparedness and resilience of ULBs for effective health care delivery.

Publication date: May 2024

Available materials

  1. English

    1. Brief: Strengthening urban governance for health systems resilience 1.6 MB PDF

      This brief outlines the initiatives aimed at improving the capabilities and engagement of ULBs in providing urban health care services. These initiatives encompass various actions such as assessing training needs, developing learning resource packages, organizing training and capacity–building programs, and fostering partnerships with academic institutions.

  2. English

    1. ULB capacity building modules

      The modules are designed to enhance a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts within the public health domain, with a particular focus on urban primary health care. The advanced module, 'Urban Health Resilience,' addresses key aspects such as outbreak management, epidemic preparedness, climate resilience, and preventive measures in urban environments.

      It emphasizes strategic understanding and proactive measures for effective outbreak response, with a focus on foresightedness in epidemic preparedness.