US-Funded Initiative to Combat Child Drowning in Hanoi
The project "Supporting the implementation of effective and sustainable interventions to prevent and combat child drowning" funded by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, USA, will help 2,400 children in Hanoi learn to swim safely.
11:50 | 24/02/2025
Strengthen Measures to Protect Children from the Risk of Drowning
Enhancing communication and awareness, broadening swimming and water safety training, improving collaboration among ministries, departments, and sectors, and reinforcing the responsibilities of parents, teachers, and child caregivers are expert recommendations to lower the incidence of child drownings.
06:17 | 03/08/2024
Int'l Organizations Spoke Highly of Vietnam's Inter-sectoral Efforts in Preventing Drowning
Delegates have noted that the involvement of various agencies and sectors has contributed to Vietnam's successful outcomes in preventing drownings.
16:33 | 02/08/2024
British Man Dedicates Career to Saving Lives in Hue
Hue Help, established by Graham Buckley from the UK, has trained over 15,000 Hue children in swimming and safe rescue skills since 2006. In an interview with the Vietnam Times, the British director shares his action plans for Hue Help in drowning prevention work for Vietnamese children.
16:12 | 24/11/2023
Strengthening Efforts to Prevent and Combat Child Drowning in Vietnam
On World Drowning Prevention Day (July 25), VietnamTimes presents to our readers ideas and recommendations from experts to reduce the risk of drowning among children in Vietnam.
22:19 | 25/07/2023
Vietnam Responds to World Drowning Prevention Day
In Vietnam, drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 6 to 15.
07:13 | 25/07/2023
International Experts Impressed by Vietnam's Initiatives to Prevent Drowning
Vietnam impresses public health experts for creating a safer generation of swimmers.
07:09 | 25/07/2023
"Vietnam is A Leader in Drowning Prevention"
On the occasion of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Partner Meeting in Hanoi from July 19-22, Director of Bloomberg Philanthropies' road safety and drowning prevention program Kelly Larson spoke with a VietnamTimes reporter about the priorities of water safety to reduce child drowning across Vietnam.
08:20 | 24/07/2023
Additional Support of USD 2.1 million for Child Drowning Prevention in Vietnam
On June 1st, 2023, the Department of Child Affairs (MOLISA), Bloomberg Philanthropies, and the Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids (Global Health Advocacy Incubator) announced a Memorandum of Understanding and cooperation agreement on drowning prevention for Vietnamese children from 2023 to 2025.
17:03 | 02/06/2023
CTFK to spend additional USD 2.1 million to prevent child drowning in Vietnam
Doan Thu Huyen, Vietnam Country Director for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, made the statement at the "Child Downing Prevention" seminar.
15:13 | 08/12/2022
International Organizations Applaud Vietnam’s Child Injury Prevention Efforts
The rate of child injuries in Vietnam dropped from 1,001/100,000 in 2016 to 600/100,000 last year, and child drowning deaths decreased to 100 each year. These are the results of the child injury prevention programme launched in the country during the 2016-2020 period, which have been lauded by many international organizations.
08:50 | 13/12/2021
WHO Reports Shows Two-Thirds Global Drowning Deaths And Recommendations for Action To Save Lives
On July 22, WHO released the first 2 reports: Regional Status Report on Drowning in the Western Pacific and Regional Status Report on Drowning in South-East Asia. According to these reports, nearly two-thirds of all global drowning deaths occur in the Asia Pacific region.
10:42 | 26/07/2021
Enhancing Swimming Skills for Schoolchildren
There have been several cases of children drowning in early summer, leaving great pain and loss for families, schools and society. Despite conferences and seminars offering solutions, this situation recurs every year
23:08 | 25/07/2021
UN General Assembly Passes First Ever Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution on drowning prevention.
16:09 | 25/07/2021
Hue Help Continues "Swimming for Safety" Project
Many activities to enhance water safety skills for children in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue are ongoing
13:10 | 25/07/2021
Vietnam Aims to Reduce 20% Children Dying of Drowning in 2030
The UN resolution not only highlights the enormous impact of drowning on the safety and lives of people but also for every country's sustainable development.
23:46 | 24/07/2021
What is 'Dry Drowning' and Why is it Dangerous?
“Dry drowning” may be sound a strange name for many, In fact, it is an extremely dangerous medical condition and can cause death if not treated promptly
08:12 | 24/07/2021
How to Prevent Death by Drowning
For drowning victims, immediate medical attention is required to prevent possible complications.
07:44 | 24/07/2021
Student's Brave Sacrifice After Saving Friends from Drowning
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent his condolences to Nguyen Van Nha's family after acknowledging Nha died when saving three people from drowning.
13:57 | 23/07/2021
Tuyen Quang City Moves to Prevent Children from Drowning
Drowning is a silent epidemic that needs urgent attention
08:27 | 23/07/2021
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