Proactively prevent and reduce the risk of drowning and injuries in children

(DN) – In response to a number of recent cases of children dying from drowning in the province, on May 27, Deputy Director of the Department of Health Huynh Nam Thang signed Document No. 2786/SYT-CSXH to the People's Committees of districts, Long Khanh city and Bien Hoa city on strengthening the prevention of drowning and child injuries during the summer vacation.

Long Thanh District Youth Union organizes free swimming classes for disadvantaged children in Bau Can commune (Long Thanh district). Photo: TTLT

Accordingly, to proactively prevent and minimize the risk of drowning and injuries in children, the Department of Health requests the People's Committees of districts, Long Khanh city and Bien Hoa city to coordinate and direct localities and units to strengthen propaganda and disseminate knowledge and skills on drowning and injury prevention to all people in many forms.

In addition, check, review, detect and have warnings, measures to cover and fence areas at risk of drowning and child injuries, such as construction pits, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, drainage systems, dams, etc. Implement good child management during the summer. At the same time, encourage families to regularly pay attention, monitor and remind children about the risks of drowning and injuries.

Districts and cities regularly update and report the situation of children drowning and injuries occurring in the area to the Department of Health; promptly support the victims' families. From drowning and child injuries, it is necessary to assess the causes and propose effective prevention solutions.

Nga Son

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/tin-moi/202505/chu-dong-phong-tranh-va-giam-thieu-nguy-co-duoi-nuoc-tai-nan-thuong-tich-o-tre-em-0b655ce/