Clarification on Misleading News Linking WHO to Dhulikhel Municipality

छि 4, Ss) Dhulikhel Municipality a | Office of the Municipal Executive == | FY. Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok cust grantee 9), Date: 210 September, 2626 Way gays Somme To whom it may concern, Sapihel Peon 2 Sub: Clarification on Misleading News Linking WHO to Dhulikhel Municipality We strongly draw attention to the factless and misleading news posted on various online media and Facebook linking the World Health Organization (WHO) to Dhulikhel Municipality's Healthy City Campaign. Therefore, requesting not to disseminate factless news, we would like to clarify the following facts. ७० Award Year: The post does not specify a date. For context, the recognition and awards conferred so far were for 2024. ० Representation: The reference to Dr. Suvajee as the "WHO representative” is inaccurate. Dr. Suvajee serves as the Regional Advisor for Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health at the World Health Organization South- East Asia Regional Office (WHO SEARO). ० Basis of Award: The recognition is based on the specific conditions and baseline initiatives that Dhulikhel City is actively starting with—it is not a direct comparison or ranking against other cities. e Funding Purpose: The funds associated with this initiative were provided specifically for producing a comprehensive case study report, rather than a general grant or prize payout. We appreciate everyone’s interest and support as Dhulikhel continues its work toward healthier urban initiatives. Yours “reel Chief Administrative Officer छि Dhulikhel Municipality a Office of the Municipal Executive == FY. Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok cust grantee Reet Oars Sop Wy Date: 210 September, 2626 vo unomi Pec F 0 whom it may concern, Segre prose Sab: Clarification on Misleading News Linking WHO to Dhulikhel Municipality We strongly draw attention to the factless and misleading news posted on various online media and Facebook linking the World Health Organization (WHO) to Dhulikhel Municipality's Healthy City Campaign. Therefore, requesting not to disseminate factless news, we would like to clarify the following facts. e Award Year: The post does not specify a date. For context, the recognition and awards conferred so far were for 2024. ० Representation: The reference to Dr. Suvajee as the "WHO representative” is inaccurate. Dr. Suvajee serves as the Regional Advisor for Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health at the World Health Organization South- East Asia Regional Office (WHO SEARO). ० Basis of Award: The recognition is based on the specific conditions and baseline initiatives that Dhulikhel City is actively starting with—it is not a direct comparison or ranking against other cities. e Funding Purpose: The funds associated with this initiative were provided specifically for producing a comprehensive case study report, rather than a general grant or prize payout. We appreciate everyone's interest and support as Dhulikhel continues its work toward healthier urban initiatives.