Students at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) in Pune, India, are examining global case studies to develop recommendations for healthier urban environments. In their research, they evaluated 30 major studies from cities in Africa, the USA, and Europe, advocating for long-term strategies that involve active community participation in urban health decision-making. Ahead of World Health Day on April 7, themed 'Together for Health, Stand for Science', experts from SPPU's health sciences department emphasize the need for innovative approaches to urban health. Dr. Girish Tillu, an Assistant Professor, highlighted the importance of field-based learning, stating that understanding urban environments requires exposure to real-life situations. The course, part of the curriculum for the last six years, teaches students about urbanization's impact on health and factors like transport and pollution. Notably, students drew inspiration from international innovations, such as the sugar tax implemented in Africa to curb children's beverage consumption, suggesting similar strategies could benefit Pune. The department aims to cultivate public health practitioners who can promote health at various levels, aligning with the national education policy's goals.