Marseille is the first city in France to have signed a local health agreement with the government, following the creation of regional health agencies. Philippe Baraize, the city’s...

Like many other cities, Marseille—through its elected officials and municipal departments—faces the issue of mental health in the form of complex, serious, and recurring situations that...

The city is a space that can either promote or undermine health, depending on its design and organization. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate the strong correlation between the...

Even though cities do not have full authority to influence the health of their residents, they do have the means to improve housing conditions—a key determinant of health that is closely...

Developing a local health plan requires a rigorous methodology and the involvement of all decision-makers and stakeholders, including residents. Corinne Praznoczy, from the Ile-de-France...

How did cities manage the health of their residents starting in the 19th century? Faouzia Perrin presents a historical overview of the measures gradually put in place: hospitals placed...

As the setting for daily life and social interactions, the city is a natural level at which to organize health care. Stéphane Tessier, a public health physician, explains how health...

Interview with Valérie Lévy-Jurin, President of the WHO French Healthy Cities Network and Deputy Mayor for Health in Nancy. Seventy French cities are part of the WHO French Healthy...

Grenoble has been a member of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) French Healthy Cities Network since 2002 and served as its vice-chair in 2010. In line with the network’s...

The city of Aix-les-Bains, which is part of the WHO’s French Healthy Cities network, has been implementing initiatives over the past decade to create a healthier environment: noise...