The Baltic Region Healthy Cities Association is a WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Cities and Urban Health in the Baltic Region. WHO granted the status for the first time in September 2002 for four years (2003-2006). The re-designation of the Association as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Cities and Urban Health in the Baltic Region was confirmed on 20 December 2006 for next period of four years (20.12.2006 – 19.12.2010).

According to the WHO definition
“A WHO Collaborating Centre is an institution designated by the Director-General to form part of an international collaborative network carrying out activities in support of the Organisation's programmes at all levels.”

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