Category: road traffic injuries

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

World Day Remembrance for Road traffic victims

  The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims takes place every third Sunday in November. It serves as a way to: Remember the millions of people killed and injured in road traffic crashes, and recognize their families, friends, and communities; Pay tribute to the dedicated emergency responders, police, and medical professionals who deal with Read More >

Posted on by Erin K. Sauber-Schatz, PhD, MPHTags , ,

Accelerating an Integrated Approach to NCD Prevention and Control Globally

road traffic accidents

Over the past 18 years, I’ve worked with Ministries of Health and other partners in 180 countries to advance CDC’s overarching global health goals and accelerate strategies for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries. NCDs and injuries are responsible for millions of premature deaths, especially in low- and middle-income counties (LMICs). Read More >

Posted on by Dr. Samira Asma, Chief, Global NCD Program, CDC2 CommentsTags , , , , , , ,