Workshop: WHO’s Urban Health Equity Assessment and Response Tool (Urban HEART)

Monday, April 23, 2012: 11:00-15:00
C: Adanech Kidanemariam Hall (Millennium Hall)
Moderators:
Amit Prasad, World Health Organization (WHO), Japan
This workshop will provide training on the use of WHO’s Urban Health Equity Assessment and Response Tool (Urban HEART). Participants will learn about the six-step process, including intersectoral team-building, defining indicators and benchmarks, assessing health equity, and prioritizing issues and responses, through lectures and interactive exercises. Case examples of Urban HEART applications will be shared to discuss the practical challenges and successes of implementing the tool. Speakers: Amit Prasad and Megumi Kano (WHO Kobe Centre)
Presentation by WHO Kobe Centre's Health Economist
Amit Prasad, World Health Organization (WHO), Japan
Presentation by WHO Kobe Centre's Technical Officer
Megumi Kano, WHO Kobe Centre, Japan
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