Overview:
World Drowning Prevention Day is observed annually on July 25 to raise awareness of drowning and its impact, emphasize that drowning is preventable through effective safety measures and interventions, and promote community and multisectoral collaboration to reduce drowning incidents and related deaths.
Objectives:
- Raise awareness of drowning risks and prevention methods.
- Promote water safety and supervision of children.
- Promote swimming, safe rescue, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills.
- Support multisectoral collaboration to implement effective drowning prevention interventions and policies.
Facts:
- Approximately 300,000 people died from drowning globally in 2021, despite a 38% decline in the global drowning mortality rate since 2000.
- Nearly half of all drowning deaths occur among people under 29 years of age, while approximately one-quarter occur among children under five.
- Most drowning deaths can be prevented by implementing the interventions and preventive measures recommended by the World Health Organization.
Official Date:
Globally: July 25th, 2026.
Locally: Muharram 11th, 1448H.
References:
World Health Organization – World Drowning Prevention Day 2026.
World Health Organization – Technical Package for Drowning Prevention.