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WHO Reports Shows Two-Thirds Global Drowning Deaths And Recommendations for Action To Save Lives

10:42 | 26/07/2021

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.

Enhancing Swimming Skills for Schoolchildren

23:08 | 25/07/2021

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

'Drowning Vaccine' A Must in Vietnam

01:02 | 25/07/2021

The World Drowning Prevention Day, July 25, under the theme “Everyone is at risk of drowning, but it is also preventable” is first launched by the UN

How to Prevent Death by Drowning

07:44 | 24/07/2021

For drowning victims, immediate medical attention is required to prevent possible complications.

Student's Brave Sacrifice After Saving Friends from Drowning

13:57 | 23/07/2021

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent his condolences to Nguyen Van Nha's family after acknowledging Nha died when saving three people from drowning.

Tuyen Quang City Moves to Prevent Children from Drowning

08:27 | 23/07/2021

Drowning is a silent epidemic that needs urgent attention

Child Drownings Become an Alarming Issue in Summer

17:05 | 22/07/2021

Drowning is a leading cause of death in childhood injuries, prompting urgent needs to further strengthen preventive measures from all-level authorities, educational institutions, and families

Ethnic Minority Children at Risk of Drowning

17:04 | 22/07/2021

Every summer, drownings continuously occurs in the Central Highlands provinces. The tragic deaths of children, despite being warned in advance, still inevitably cause haunting and tormenting pain.

Vietnam Enhances Children's Water Safety To Tackle Child Drowning

14:37 | 22/07/2021

Drowning is a silent killer claiming more than 2,000 children’s lives per year in Viet Nam. Despite challenges as well as Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam has taken lots of measures to teach children how to swim in recent years.

A Safe, Swimmingly Summer in Quang Tri

10:37 | 22/07/2021

Free swimming lessons for children are being held to limit the risk of drowning in the central province of Quang Tri.

The First World Drowning Prevention Day To Be Launched In 2021

17:19 | 21/07/2021

It is a fact that drowning has been a significant international issue without being recognized relative to its impact. After its declaration, World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July to highlight profound impacts of drowning.

Brave Vietnamese trainee in Japan saves local woman from drowning

13:46 | 07/09/2020

Duc Huynh, 22, quickly plunged into the water as he saw a woman drowning under the Mikasa River. Both came ashore safely after the rescue team arrived.

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