Accelerating action on global drowning prevention
this resolution was adopted by unanimous consensus of all 193 Member States during the 76th World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the WHO, in May 2023. The resolution requests continued leadership and support from the WHO to advance multi-sectoral global drowning prevention action between 2023 and 2029.
The resolution requests Member States assess their national drowning situation and develop and implement multi-sectoral drowning prevention programming, policy planning, and promote drowning prevention through community engagement. The resolution also urges WHO to establish a Global Alliance for Drowning Prevention with organizations of the United Nations system, international development partners and nongovernmental organizations. The Alliance will develop a Global Drowning Prevention Strategy to guide its operation and strengthen coordination and collaboration among partners.
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