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First global status report on drowning prevention identifies opportunities to scale up efforts

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Although Friday the 13th may be viewed as unlucky for some, Friday the 13th of December 2024 was an historic moment for global drowning prevention efforts. It saw the release of the first Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention by the WHO, documenting progress in preventing drowning across 139 member states.1