Julai 25: Siku ya Kuzuia Kuzama Maji Duniani (World Drowning Prevention Day)

beth · 2022-07-25T05:39:22+00:00

Mnamo Aprili 2021, UN ilipitisha Julai 25 kuwa Siku ya Kuzuia Kuzama Maji Duniani inayolenga kuangazia athari za Ajali hizo na kuweka mikakati ya kuzizuia Kuzama kunatajwa kuwa tatizo kubwa la Afya ya Umma duniani, na inakadiriwa watu wapatao 236,000 huzama kila mwaka. Inaelezwa kuwa, Nchi za Uchumi wa Chini na Kati huchangia zaidi ya 90% ya vifo vya kuzama majini bila kukusudia Kwa mujibu wa takwimu za Umoja wa Mataifa, kuzama majini ni miongoni mwa sababu kuu za vifo kwa Watoto na Vijana wenye umri kati ya mwaka 1 - 24 Ili kukabiliana na Ajali za kuzama majini katika Jamii, inashauriwa kuchukua hatua mbalimbali zikiwemo; 1) Kuweka vizuizi katika maeneo ya maji ili kuepusha Watoto kuyafikia pasipo uangalizi maalum na kuzuia vifo vinavyoweza kuepukika 2) Kuhimiza Mafunzo ya Kuogelea, Usalama wa Majini na Uokoaji ambayo yanatajwa kuokoa maisha ===== Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death Every year, an estimated 236,000 people drown, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 years. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. The global burden of death from drowning is felt in all economies and regions, however: Low- and middle-income countries account for over 90% of unintentional drowning deaths; Over half of the world's drowning occurs in the WHO Western Pacific Region and WHO South-East Asia Region; Drowning death rates are highest in the WHO Western Pacific Region, and are 27-32 times higher than those seen in the United Kingdom or Germany, respectively. World Drowning Prevention Day World Drowning Prevention Day, declared in April 2021 by General Assembly resolution A/RES/75/273, is held annually on 25 July. This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and to offer life-saving solutions to prevent it. All stakeholders – governments, UN agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector, academia and individuals – are invited to mark World Drowning Prevention Day by highlighting the need for urgent, coordinated and multi-sectoral action on proven measures such as: 1. Installing barriers controlling access to water 2. Providing safe places away from water such as crèches for pre-school children with capable childcare teaching swimming, water safety and safe rescue skills 3. Training bystanders in safe rescue and resuscitation 4. Setting and enforcing safe boating, shipping and ferry regulations 5. Improving flood risk management. The new UN General Assembly resolution invited WHO to coordinate actions on drowning prevention within the UN system. In this capacity, WHO leads preparations for World Drowning Prevention Day by producing related advocacy materials, hosting a global launch event and supporting national and local activities in countries and communities around the world. Source: UN

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Start date Jul 25, 2022
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