Responding to World Drowning Prevention Day 7/25/2025

Children learn to swim with life jackets and adult supervision.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , nearly 1.4 million people die each year from drowning , including nearly 82,000 children aged 1 to 14. Drowning is sudden, silent and shocking, and people often don't realize it's happening until it's too late.

The theme of World Drowning Prevention Day 25/7/2025 is "Drowning can happen to anyone but is completely preventable". World Drowning Prevention Day 2025 aims to raise public awareness about the importance of preventing drowning, especially for children.

In response to this day, propaganda and education activities on drowning prevention will be widely organized, focusing on improving knowledge and skills on water safety and how to handle drowning incidents. Equipping knowledge and skills on drowning prevention and knowing how to handle incidents is extremely important to protect the lives of yourself and those around you.

First aid for drowning.

Every year, when summer comes, there are many tragic drowning incidents, leaving pain for families and communities. Drowning not only occurs in rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, etc. , but can also occur at home, school, and workplace. Therefore, everyone needs to equip themselves with knowledge about how to prevent and handle drowning accidents to apply in practice when situations arise .

To prevent drowning accidents in children, parents, caregivers and students should note: Children when swimming must be constantly supervised by adults and must not take their eyes off them to do other things. In homes with small children, it is best not to leave water jars or water tanks. If they must have them (such as areas where fresh water must be stored for use), they should be tightly covered so that children cannot open the lid. Families with swimming pools should have fences around them and locks on the doors so that children cannot open them, and have an alarm system when children enter. Children should learn to swim early.

For older children and adults: It is necessary to equip yourself with knowledge and skills about swimming and drowning prevention . Do not jump into water without knowing whether it is shallow or deep, or whether there is an escape route in case of danger. When swimming, you should go with good swimmers and should bring a lifebuoy when swimming or boating. Do not eat a full meal or drink alcohol before going into the water. Only swim in safe pools with lifeguards supervising.

Anyone is at risk of drowning, but drowning is completely preventable. Preventing drowning not only ensures the safety and life of each person but also has a positive impact on the sustainable development of each country. Every person and every household has a responsible role in preventing drowning. Join hands to prevent drowning , for family happiness, for the future of the country.

Ngoc Anh

Source: https://soyte.caobang.gov.vn/tin-tuc-66446/huong-ung-ngay-the-gioi-phong-chong-duoi-nuoc-25-7-2025-1023088