The Azerbaijan State News Agency

WHO representative: Sustainable urban planning is essential for health and well-being

18.05.2026 [17:00]

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“In the conditions of rapid development of cities, the issue of urban health is of particular importance. As urbanization increases, people’s health and well-being become directly dependent on living conditions in urban environments,” Natalie Roebbel, Lead for Urban Health at the World Health Organization (WHO), participating in the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13), told AZERTAC.