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World Health Organisation appeals to prevent the heartbreak of drowning, save lives – World News Network

By worldnewsnetwork Last updated: July 26, 2024 4 Min Read
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New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The WHO Regional Director for Southeast Asia, Saima Wazed, appealed to everyone on Thursday, July 25, to save lives and prevent the heartbreak of drowning on World Drowning Prevention Day.
She said, “We join the global community in observing World Drowning Prevention Day, dedicated to raising awareness and accelerating action on global drowning prevention. The World Health Assembly Resolution WHA76.18, passed in 2023, underscores the urgent need for coordinated multi-sectoral action to combat this leading cause of injury-related death and disability worldwide.”

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Highlighting this year’s theme, “Anyone can drown, no one should,” she said, “This year, under the overarching theme “Anyone can drown, no one should,” the World Health Organisation has chosen the slogan “Seconds can save a life.” This highlights the dual nature of drowning: it can occur in a matter of seconds yet taking a brief moment to act–whether by wearing a lifejacket, keeping watch over children while they are near water, checking the weather forecast before boating, or choosing safety over distraction–can prevent a tragedy.”.

“Drowning is a sudden and silent killer, often catching victims and those around them unaware until it is too late. A few seconds may not be enough time to respond. The power is in prevention,” she added.

Globally, an estimated 236,000 lives are lost to drowning every year–an average of 650 every day, or 26 every hour. This silent epidemic of preventable deaths excludes drownings related to flood disasters and water transport incidents, thus underreporting the true magnitude of the issue.

She further added, “In our Southeast Asia Region, the consequences of drowning are particularly devastating. In 2019 alone, drowning claimed 70,034 lives, making it the second-highest contributor to drowning deaths worldwide after the Western Pacific Region. Most of these tragedies occur within proximity of the home, primarily due to a lack of supervision, exposure to hazardous water bodies, a lack of awareness and education, as well as poverty.”.

WHO is finalising the Global Status Report on Drowning, set to be launched by the end of 2024. This report will provide updated information on the global burden of drowning and will generate key recommendations for impactful actions at global, regional, and national levels.
WHO has outlined evidence-based, cost-effective, and scalable measures to prevent drowning and provided detailed guidance for their implementation. While the application of these measures will vary by context, the global drowning prevention community must remain vigilant and coherent in its efforts.

“We all have a role to play in preventing drowning. Whether by raising awareness, promoting knowledge of effective solutions, collaborating on prevention plans and policies with local or national governments, volunteering with relevant organisations, or ensuring personal and family safety around water, each of us can make a difference,” she added. (ANI)

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