Over 3.1 billion VND to sponsor the implementation of child drowning prevention in An Giang

On the morning of September 26, the Department of Health held a conference to launch the project "Supporting the implementation of effective and sustainable interventions to prevent and combat child drowning in An Giang province".

The project "Supporting the implementation of effective and sustainable interventions to prevent child drowning in An Giang province" is funded by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), USA with a non-refundable grant of 132,865 USD, equivalent to over 3.1 billion VND.

The project aims to support the prevention of child drowning in Vietnam through the implementation of effective and sustainable intervention programs, contributing to reducing drowning deaths in children; raising awareness of drowning prevention and effective interventions for local authorities and people; implementing safe swimming for children aged 6-15 years old in a safe and effective manner.

Delegates take souvenir photos at the conference.

The project will be implemented until December 2025, in 10 communes and wards of An Giang province, including: Hoi An, Cu Lao Gieng, Nhon My, An Cu, Thoi Son, Nui Cam, Chi Lang, Hon Dat, Binh Son and Son Kien. From now until the end of 2025, 146 swimming classes will be organized for 2,930 children aged 6-15.

Speaking at the conference, Deputy Director of An Giang Department of Health Tran Quoc Tuan emphasized that An Giang was chosen as the province to implement the project to support the implementation of effective and sustainable interventions to prevent and combat child drowning. Through the implementation of programs to help raise awareness in the community, swimming activities and safe swimming lessons for children aged 6-15, the number of children who know how to swim is increasing. Thereby, it is recommended that localities urgently implement, speed up the progress, and be determined to complete the project by the end of December 2025.

News and photos: HANH CHAU

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/tren-3-1-ty-dong-tai-tro-trien-khai-phong-chong-duoi-nuoc-tre-em-tai-an-giang-a462466.html