19/06/2026
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Waterford has once again secured accreditation as a World Health Organisation (WHO) European Healthy City and County, reclaiming its place within the prestigious international network for Phase VIII of the WHO Healthy Cities Programme.
The achievement recognises Waterfordβs continued leadership in placing health, wellbeing, equity, sustainability, and community participation at the heart of local governance and development. Building on the strong foundations established during previous phases of the programme, Waterford has successfully demonstrated its commitment to addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health and wellbeing outcomes for all citizens.
Full story β‘οΈ https://waterfordcouncil.ie/waterford-reclaims-who-european-healthy-city-and-county-status-for-phase-viii/