Yen Bai work hard to prevent child drownings

Society

Yen Bai work hard to prevent child drownings

Thursday, July 6, 2023

YBO - Child drownings often occur in summer holidays, causing pain and losses to many families.

A swimming class in Khai Trung commune, Luc Yen district

Last February, two 12-year-old students in To Mau commune, Luc Yen district, drowned, raising the alarm among local residents.

To ensure safety for children, especially during summer holidays, communal authorities have taken solutions to prevent drownings and other accidents in all hamlets, while raising the awareness of parents and caregivers about regular attention to their children.

Over the past three years, more than 10 children in Luc Yen died due to drownings. Therefore, the district has asked all the 24 communes and towns to review the entire system of lakes, rivers, streams and reservoirs that pose risks of accidents to children, and strengthen coordination in the communications work.

Hoang Thi Thuy, head of the Bureau of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs of Luc Yen, said the district has asked all communes and towns to cover wells and tanks, and put up fences and warning signs at lakes, rivers, streams, and irrigation facilities this summer.

like Luc Yen, Van Yen district also stepped up the information work to better take care of children before the summer holiday, and equipped local children with necessary living skills.

The district has reviewed high-risk locations and installed fences and warning signs, and increased personnel to supervise the areas during rainy days. Up to 88 warning signs have been placed so far.

As a mountainous province, Yen Bai is home to many rivers, streams, and lakes which pose the risk of drownings, especially in rural areas. The province has directed relevant departments, localities, and organisations to roll out concerted, practical, suitable measures, encouraged households to better take care of their children and ensure safety for them, and mobilised different economic sectors in building sports facilities offering swimming courses for children.

Departments and agencies in Yen Bai have actively collaborated in implementing such models as "Safe Homes," "Safe Schools," and "Safe Communities" to prevent accidents and injuries, specifically drownings, among children.

They have also regularly inspected law compliance and taken timely measures to prevent child drownings.

Hung Cuong

Other news

Yen Bai aims to improve adolescent reproductive health

Project staff from the “Improvement of Reproductive and Sexual Health for Adolescents” initiative conduct communication activities on adolescent reproductive health care in Mu Cang Chai district.

Recently, Yen Bai province has faced concerning reproductive health statistics, with the pregnancy rate among women aged 15-19 reaching 15.5% in Mu Cang Chai district and 9.6% in Van Chan district. Home births remain prevalent, with 63.1% occurring in Mu Cang Chai and 13.5% in Van Chan.

Honoring 20 Outstanding Young Intellectuals in 2024

The Provincial Youth Union and the Vietnam Union of Youth Associations awarded certificates of merit to 20 outstanding young intellectuals for their excellent achievements in professional activities and their involvement in youth union work and movements.

On the morning of October 22, at the Provincial Youth Activity Center, the Provincial Youth Union and the Vietnam Union of Youth Associations held a meeting to honor outstanding young intellectuals of Yen Bai Province in 2024.

Japan International Cooperation Agency Office Works with the Department of Health

On the afternoon of October 21, a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Office, led by Chief Advisor Tanaka Taketo, met with the Department of Health and Yen Bai General Hospital to discuss the implementation of activities for the "Strengthening the Capacity Development System for Healthcare Staff through Telemedicine" project.

Yen Bai Promotes Digital Skills for All Citizens

Officials from the Yen Bai Provincial Tax Department guide business households on how to install and use the eTax Mobile electronic tax application.

With the viewpoint of placing citizens and businesses at the center as the main subjects and beneficiaries of digital transformation (DT), the entire political system in Yen Bai Province has actively engaged in implementing various specific and effective solutions to promote digital skills among residents and businesses. This initiative aims to enhance awareness and encourage community participation in the digital transformation process.

Society