World Drowning Prevention Day Celebrations
Every year, an estimated 236,000 people drown, making drowning a major public health issue worldwide. Drowning is one of the...
Vietnam Kicks off Action Month for Children
Despite delays due to COVID-19 closures and restrictions, Vietnam has resumed its efforts and investments to save children from drowning....
Global Webinar Series: Coalition Building
On April 20, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) launched a new webinar series for partners, entitled the Global Webinar...
Continued Advocacy Efforts for the Sustainability of Vietnam’s Child Drowning Prevention Program...
Drowning is Vietnam’s leading cause of death in children under 15 years of age. Since 2018, the Global Health Advocacy...
Successful Policy Change and Continued Advocacy Efforts for Nutrition Labeling in Vietnam...
On December 9, 2021, Vietnam approved its first-ever regulation requiring nutrient information on food labels. Decree 111/2021/NĐ-CP stipulates nutrient information...
Government of Vietnam Launches New Effort to Reduce Child Drowning Death
In the last decade, more than 2.5 million people worldwide died due to drowning. Sadly, more than 90% of drowning...
Advocate Spotlight: Tran Bich Phuong
Get to know Tran Bich Phuong, In Country Coordinator with GHAI in Vietnam. You’ve been instrumental in moving forward road...
Vietnamese Government Reaffirms Political Commitment and Investments in Children Drowning Prevention...
Despite renewed challenges from COVID-19, Vietnam has continued to make great strides in protecting children from injury. On July 19,...
GHAI celebrates 10 years since the World Conference on Drowning Prevention
On May 13, the Royal Life Saving Society Australia hosted a webinar to celebrate 10 years since the World Conference...
Public Health Advocacy After the Pandemic
This week, we hosted a conversation about how advocates can advance effective public health policies in a world disrupted by...
GHAI to Host Advocacy Discussion Alongside WHA74
The 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) starts a week from today. It will be the second WHA to be held
UN General Assembly Approves the First Ever Resolution on Drowning Prevention
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) applauds the UN General Assembly on its recent adoption of a resolution on drowning...