Nghe An province launches a campaign encouraging all citizens to practice swimming to prevent drowning.
On the morning of April 26th, in Vinh City, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Vinh City People's Committee, organized the launching ceremony for the "All People Practice Swimming to Prevent Drowning" campaign in Nghe An province in 2025.
Speaking at the ceremony, the leaderCulture, Sports and Tourism sectorIt was emphasized that drowning remains the leading cause of death for children and adults in many localities within the province. The main reasons stem from not knowing how to swim and a lack of knowledge and skills in preventing drowning accidents. Therefore, launching a nationwide movement to encourage people to practice swimming and equip themselves with safety skills in aquatic environments is extremely urgent in order to minimize tragic accidents.
The launching ceremony also outlined several specific solutions to promote the swimming movement and prevent drowning, such as organizing swimming training at all existing swimming pools, especially during the summer; training and developing swimming instructors; providing water safety skills training in schools and communities; strengthening communication efforts to raise social awareness about drowning prevention; reviewing and improving areas at risk of drowning; and mobilizing social investment in the construction of smart swimming pools and self-made swimming pools, especially in remote areas.
On this occasion, the Nghe An Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with representatives from districts, cities, and towns, signed a commitment to strengthen drowning prevention efforts. This commitment aims to concretize the responsibilities of coordination between sectors and localities in organizing swimming education and teaching water safety skills to students.
The ceremony also included meaningful activities such as presenting 25 gifts to underprivileged students to encourage them to overcome difficulties in life and actively participate in swimming lessons. In addition, the program provided instruction on rescue techniques and first aid for drowning victims, helping students and the community equip themselves with skills to handle emergency situations. The interactive session on drowning prevention with the students was lively and practical, contributing to raising awareness and practical skills in preventing drowning from a young age.
Through this launching ceremony, Nghe An hopes that each student will become an active communicator in the community, not only practicing swimming skills and self-protection but also spreading knowledge about preventing drowning to friends and relatives. This is also a practical activity to build a safe environment for children, contributing to the development of physical fitness and stature, and creating a beneficial and healthy playground for the young generation of the province.
