Every year, drowning takes the lives of nearly 2,000 children in Việt Nam. Although the number of children dying from drowning has decreased in recent years, it is still one of the top 10 causes of death for children under 16 years old.
A Memorandum of Understanding and cooperation agreement on drowning prevention for Vietnamese children from 2023 to 2025 has just been signed between the Department of Child Affairs (MOLISA), Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids (Global Health Advocacy Incubator).
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The exhibition, entitled "Shared concerns and action”, was organised by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in collaboration with the Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids/Global Health Advocacy Incubator and the World Health Organisation.