WHO Kobe Centre
Endereço: Japan, 〒651-0073 Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Wakinohamakaigandori, 3 Chome−1 ＨＡＴ神戸脇の浜１番館
The WHO Centre for Health Development (also known as the "WHO Kobe Centre – WKC") conducts research on the consequences of social, economic, and environmental change and its implications for health policies. The research focus is on urban settings and includes programmes on urban health metrics; urban health governance; emergency preparedness and urban health. The Centre, established in 1995, supports technical cooperation, capacity building and the exchange of information on science and best practices with a focus on urbanization as a key driver of health outcomes.
