The directive clearly states that in Phu Tho province at the beginning of 2026, there are still many cases of children dying due to injuries, especially the drowning incident that occurred in Song Lo commune on May 18, 2026, leading to 5 children dying.
To proactively prevent and prevent drowning accidents for children and students in the area, the Chairman of Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee requested the Department of Education and Training to direct educational institutions to strengthen management and ensure safety for children and students; synchronously deploy solutions to prevent and combat drowning, especially during summer and the rainy and storm season.
At the same time, organize for students to sign commitments not to voluntarily swim in rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes when no adults accompany them; closely coordinate with families in managing students.
Along with that, organize propaganda and education on life skills, drowning prevention and control skills, and safety skills in the water environment for students in many appropriate forms...
The Department of Health coordinates with the Department of Education and Training, People's Committees of communes, wards and relevant agencies and units to strengthen communication, disseminate knowledge and skills on drowning prevention and control; guide first aid skills for drowning accidents.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinates with the Department of Education and Training, People's Committees of communes, wards and relevant agencies and units to disseminate safe swimming skills and safety skills in the water environment to children and students.
At the same time, strengthen state management of swimming pools, water playgrounds, and related sports facilities; regularly inspect the compliance with safety regulations.
The Department of Construction inspects and reviews safety at construction sites, urban areas, deep pits; requests investors to set up barriers and warning signs to prevent drowning for children.
The Department of Agriculture and Environment reviews and reinforces dams, rivers, and dangerous areas; integrates drowning prevention with natural disaster prevention and promotes propaganda.
The Provincial Police directed police forces at all levels to strengthen the review and warning of dangerous points; be ready with rescue forces; strengthen waterway and river and lake traffic patrols to prevent accidents.
The Chairman of the Commune/Ward People's Committee is fully responsible for reviewing and placing warning signs in dangerous areas, promoting propaganda and strictly handling cases of irresponsibility.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province propagates and mobilizes the community to participate in monitoring, building a safe environment and mobilizing socialization to teach swimming to children, especially during the rainy and storm season.
