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International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 2, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:55:07 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Recently, several Johns Hopkins Bloomberg school of Public Health students, including Health Systems PhD candidates, Casey Branchini and Veena Sriram –both JH-IIRU research assistants—published a paper on their work at the school on gender-based violence (GBV). Learn more here: http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-international-injury-research-unit/news/JHIIRU_and_Health_Systems_Students_Publish_on_GenderBased_Violence_in_Reproductive_Health_Matters

Monday

Burn Awareness Drive for Kids, Parents Launched
Khaleej Times (UAE)
May 19, 2013
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/inside.asp?xfile=/data/community/2013/May/community_May17.xml§ion=community

Serious Efforts are Needed to Tackle Cambodia’s Traffic Issues
Cambodia Daily (Cambodia)
May 20, 2013
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/opinion/serious-efforts-are-needed-to-tackle-cambodias-traffic-issues-25371/

Road Crashes Kill Seven, Injure 20
The Daily Star (Bangladesh)
May 20, 2013
http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/road-crashes-kill-seven-injure-20/

Dubai Schoogoers Measure up to “Road” Test
Gulf News (UAE)
May 20, 2013
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/dubai-schoolgoers-measure-up-to-road-test-1.1185997

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 13-17, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:55:12 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Johns Hopkins has been working on a new, cross-divisional endeavor that will bring together a wide variety of faculty members and students from public health, medicine, nursing, engineering, economics, and public policy to build a “pipeline of discovery” to advance lifesaving international efforts in the areas of injuries, nutrition, the health of women and children as well as both non-communicable and infectious diseases. Learn more and watch the video by clicking this link: http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-international-injury-research-unit/news/JHIIRU_Welcomes_the_Johns_Hopkins_Global_Health_Initiative

Friday

1001 Chinese Tales: Jaywalkers Laugh in the Face of New Traffic Fines
Global Times (PR China)
May 17, 2013
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/782408.shtml#.UZZdBKI4tBM

Mumbai Activist Fights Delhi’s Cause; Wants Drunken Youths be Allowed in Delhi Metro to Ensure Safety on City Roads
Daily Bhaskar (India)
May 17, 2013
http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/DEL-mumbai-activist-fights-delhis-cause-allow-drunken-youths-in-delhi-metro-or-assur-4265774-NOR.html

Road “Accidents” Kill Nearly 1.3 Million People Annually
World Bulletin (Turkey)
may 17, 2013
http://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=109188

Youngsters Shun Helmet, Court Danger
Times of India (India)
May 17, 2013
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Youngsters-shun-helmet-court-danger/articleshow/20101500.cms

Thursday

38 Dead, 206 Injured in Ondo Road “Accidents” in Three Months–FRSC
Premium Times (Nigeria)
May 16, 2013
http://premiumtimesng.com/regional/134391-38-dead-206-injured-in-ondo-road-accidents-in-three-months-frsc.html

Pay Police Dh300 for Faster Response to “Accidents” in Sharjah
Gulf News (UAE)
May 16, 2013
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/pay-police-dh300-for-faster-response-to-accidents-in-sharjah-1.1184563

9 Killed in Two Road “Accidents”
Deccan Herald (India)
May 16, 2013
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/332845/9-killed-two-road-accidents.html

Wednesday

ICMR Asks Experts to Study Child Injuries
The Asian Age (India)
May 15, 2013
http://www.asianage.com/india/icmr-asks-experts-study-child-injuries-572

None for the Road
The Citizen (South Africa)
May 15, 2013
http://www.citizen.co.za/citizen/content/en/citizen/lifestyle-features?oid=426079&sn=Detail&pid=146826&None-for-the-road

Speeding Driver Blamed for Fatalities
Arab News (Saudi Arabia)
May 15, 2013
http://www.arabnews.com/news/451697

Gambia: About Road Safety (Opinion)
The Point (Gambia)
May 15, 2013
http://allafrica.com/stories/201305151408.html

Tuesday

License of 3,000 Suspended for Drunken Drive
The New Indian Express
May 13, 2013
http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/License-of-3000-suspended-for-drunken-drive/2013/05/13/article1587558.ece

Thika Traffic “Hindering Ambulances”
The Star (Kenya)
May 13, 2013
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-120131/thika-traffic-hindering-ambulances

4 Students Drown in Central Vietnam Reservoir
Thanh Nien News (Vietnam)
May 14, 2013
http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20130514-4-students-drown-in-hydropower-dam.aspx

At Least Six Killed, 20 Others Injured in Kenya’s Road “Accident”
Global Times (PR China)
May 14, 2013
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/781532.shtml#.UZJ8ZKI4tBM

Monday

Make our Roads Safer for Pedestrians (Editorial)
Daily Monitor (Uganda)
May 9, 2013
http://www.monitor.co.ug/OpEd/Letters/Make-our-roads-safer-for-pedestrians/-/806314/1846316/-/fdp5x1/-/index.html

City Pools a Death Trap for Beginners
Mumbai Mirror (India)
May 11, 2013
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/City-pools-a-death-trap-for-beginners/articleshow/19996757.cms

Drunk Driving Killed Over 10000 People Across India
The Link (India)
May 11, 2013
http://thelinkpaper.ca/?p=29069

Resident Gets Good Samaritan Award for Saving Four from Mangled Car
Times of India (India)
May 12, 2013
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-12/chennai/39203427_1_fire-service-pedestrian-safety-accident-victims

Road Safety Ignored in China (Opinion)
China Daily (PR China)
May 13, 2013
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2013-05/13/content_16493551.htm

Kenya Turns to Mobile Apps to Stop Motorbike Mayhem on the Roads
Guardian (UK)
May 13, 2013
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/may/13/kenya-mobile-app-motorbike-roads

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 16, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:55:26 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Thursday

9 Killed in Two Road “Accidents”
Deccan Herald (India)
May 16, 2013
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/332845/9-killed-two-road-accidents.html

Feds Push For Lower Alcohol Limits For Drivers

GHHub — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:07 +0000

To curb drunken driving, the federal National Transportation Safety Board has voted to recommend that states tighten the legal limit for drivers’ blood alcohol.

via Feds Push For Lower Alcohol Limits For Drivers : Shots – Health News : NPR.

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 15, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:57:02 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Wednesday

ICMR Asks Experts to Study Child Injuries
The Asian Age (India)
May 15, 2013
http://www.asianage.com/india/icmr-asks-experts-study-child-injuries-572

None for the Road
The Citizen (South Africa)
May 15, 2013
http://www.citizen.co.za/citizen/content/en/citizen/lifestyle-features?oid=426079&sn=Detail&pid=146826&None-for-the-road

Speeding Driver Blamed for Fatalities
Arab News (Saudi Arabia)
May 15, 2013
http://www.arabnews.com/news/451697

Gambia: About Road Safety (Opinion)
The Point (Gambia)
May 15, 2013
http://allafrica.com/stories/201305151408.html

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 14, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:57:48 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tuesday

Thika Traffic “Hindering Ambulances”
The Star (Kenya)
May 13, 2013
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-120131/thika-traffic-hindering-ambulances

4 Students Drown in Central Vietnam Reservoir
Thanh Nien News (Vietnam)
May 14, 2013
http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20130514-4-students-drown-in-hydropower-dam.aspx

At Least Six Killed, 20 Others Injured in Kenya’s Road “Accident”
Global Times (PR China)
May 14, 2013
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/781532.shtml#.UZJ8ZKI4tBM

8 things that people should know about preventing falls in older adults

CDC Injury Center — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:49:00 +0000

My grandmother lived with us when I was growing up, and I remember her being incredibly active in doing things around the house even as she approached her early 80s. This all changed one day when she slipped on a throw rug and fell, breaking her hip. We called an ambulance and went with her to the emergency department, where she was admitted to the hospital and later had surgery. Luckily, she did not have any complications from the surgery. Afterwards, she relied on a wheelchair to get around until she died 7 years later. People may take for granted how easy it is for them to move around when they know every step and corner of their home. But that is not the case for many older adults, whose declining balance, coordination or vision may put them at significant risk of falling.

The rest is here:
8 things that people should know about preventing falls in older adults

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 13, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:59:11 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

City Pools a Death Trap for Beginners
Mumbai Mirror (India)
May 11, 2013
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/City-pools-a-death-trap-for-beginners/articleshow/19996757.cms

Drunk Driving Killed Over 10000 People Across India
The Link (India)
May 11, 2013
http://thelinkpaper.ca/?p=29069

Road Safety Ignored in China (Opinion)
China Daily (PR China)
May 13, 2013
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2013-05/13/content_16493551.htm

Kenya Turns to Mobile Apps to Stop Motorbike Mayhem on the Roads
Guardian (UK)
May 13, 2013
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/may/13/kenya-mobile-app-motorbike-roads

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 6-10, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:59:35 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SECOND UN GLOBAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED: First place winner is Dr. Animesh Biswas, with a photo titled “Urban Children at Risk” taken in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Our second place winner is Subramanya Shastri, with a photo titled, “No Place to Walk!” taken in Bangalore, India. Find out more here: http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-international-injury-research-unit/news/Second_UN_Global_Road_Safety_Week_Photo_Contest_Winners_Announced

Friday

Traffic Safety at the Heart of Walk Rallies Around the World
VOA News
May 10, 2013
http://www.voanews.com/content/traffic-safety-at-the-heart-of-walks-rallies-around-the-world/1658349.html

Global Road Safety Week: Over 23.00 Pedestrians Killed Yearly in Latin America and the Caribbean Merco Press (Uruguay)
May 10, 2013
http://en.mercopress.com/2013/05/10/global-road-safety-week-over-23.00-pedestrians-killed-yearly-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean

Traffic Police Step Up Efforts to Curb Road “Accidents”
Coast Week (Kenya)
May 10, 2013
http://www.coastweek.com/kenxin_100513_03.htm

‘80% of “Accidents” Due to Carelessness’
Times of India (India)
May 10, 2013
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/80-accidents-due-to-carelessness/articleshow/19980028.cms

Thursday

Five Killed in Oman Road “Accident”
Gulf News (UAE)
May 9, 2013
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/oman/five-killed-in-oman-road-accident-1.1181210

Brazil Celebrates Pedestrian Safety for Global Road Safety Week
The City Fix (Brazil)
May 9, 2013
http://thecityfix.com/blog/brazil-pedestrian-safety-global-road-safety-week-2013-priscila-pacheco/

Road Safety Awareness Minimises Motorcycle “Accidents”
New Straits Times (Malaysia)
May 9, 2013
http://www.nst.com.my/latest/road-safety-awareness-minimises-motorcycle-accidents-lam-thye-1.275198

The Global Perspective on Road Safety
The Royal Gazette (Bermuda)
May 9, 2013
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130509/COMMENT/705099955

Young Drivers Responsible for 132 Road Deaths in Abu Dhabi
The National (UAE)
May 9, 2013
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/young-drivers-responsible-for-132-road-deaths-in-abu-dhabi

Wednesday

Walk Shines Spotlight on Road Safety
Thanh Nien News (Vietnam)
May 8, 2013
http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20130508-long-short-walk-held-in-hanoi-to-promote-road-safety.aspx

Traffic Police Get 11 Speed Cameras
Standard Media (Kenya)
May 8, 2013
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000083182&story_title=Kenya-traffic-police-get-11-speed-cameras

High “Accident” Rates Leading to Blood Shortage, Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
MENAFN (Oman)
May 8, 2013
http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633759/High-accident-rates-leading-to-blood-stock-shortage-Omans-Sultan-Qaboos-University-Hospital

Traffic “Accident” Top Death Cause Among 15-29 Aged Turks
World Bulletin (Turkey)
May 8, 2013
http://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=108438

We Can Reduce “Accidents” to 15 per cent Simply by Driving Carefully
Nation (Kenya)
May 8, 2013
http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/We-can-reduce-road-accidents-to-15-pc/-/440806/1845162/-/12ah3wlz/-/index.html

33 Killed as a Bus Falls into River in Himachal Pradesh
Gulf News (UAE)
May 8, 2013
http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/33-killed-as-bus-falls-into-river-in-himachal-pradesh-1.1181073

Tuesday

Ten Killed in Road Mishap in Andhra Pradesh
Hindustan Times (India)
May 7, 2013
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/AndhraPradesh/Ten-killed-in-road-mishap-in-Andhra-Pradesh/Article1-1055458.aspx

B’lore Pedestrians, Let’s Walk for Safe Roads in the City!
One India (India)
May 7, 2013
http://news.oneindia.in/2013/05/07/blore-pedestrians-lets-walk-for-safe-roads-in-the-city-1211075.html

Roads Still Unsafe Because of “Miserably Inadequate” Funding
The Guardian (UK)
May 7, 2013
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/may/07/roads-unsafe-miserably-inadequate-funding

Road Fatalities are Highest in Africa, Says Public Health Specialist (Audio)
Ghana Broadcasting Company (Ghana)
May 7, 2013
http://www.gbcghana.com/index.php?id=1.1381764

Gas Tanker Truck Explodes Outside Mexico City, Kills 19
Reuters (Newswire)
May 7, 2013
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/07/mexico-explosion-idUSL2N0DO19K2013050

Monday

Traffic Cops Give Road Safety Lessons to School Kids
Times of India (India)
May 4, 2013
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/ranchi/39026063_1_road-safety-traffic-rules-ayyappa-public-school

Motorists Want Campaign on Traffic Rules to Continue
Times of India (India)
May 4, 2013
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/nashik/39026620_1_traffic-awareness-traffic-rules-bytco-point

UN Highlights Dangers Facing World’s Pedestrians
Radio Free Europe (Czech Republic)
May 6, 2013
http://www.rferl.org/content/un-global-road-safety-week/24977761.html

See also

270,000 Pedestrians Kills Every Year
Emirates 24/7 (UAE)
Mary 4, 2013
http://www.emirates247.com/news/270-000-pedestrians-killed-every-year-2013-05-04-1.505075

and

Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Qatar
Gulf Times (Qatar)
May 6, 2013
http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/details/351636/pedestrian-deaths-on-the-rise-in-qatar

Two Boys Drown in Sea at Vizag
The Hindu (India)
May 5, 2013
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/two-boys-drown-in-sea-at-vizag/article4686045.ece

Traffic Safety at the Heart of Walks, Rallies Around the World

GHHub — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:49:18 +0000

Thousands of people around the world are taking part in walks and rallies to promote traffic safety. May is Global Youth Traffic Safety Month. Traffic safety is a subject that touches the hearts of many, including the Nelson Mandela family of South Africa.

via Traffic Safety at the Heart of Walks, Rallies Around the World.

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 9, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:02:47 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Thursday

Five Killed in Oman Road “Accident”
Gulf News (UAE)
May 9, 2013
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/oman/five-killed-in-oman-road-accident-1.1181210

The Global Perspective on Road Safety
The Royal Gazette (Bermuda)
May 9, 2013
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130509/COMMENT/705099955

Young Drivers Responsible for 132 Road Deaths in Abu Dhabi
The National (UAE)
May 9, 2013
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/young-drivers-responsible-for-132-road-deaths-in-abu-dhabi

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 7, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:56:08 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Wednesday

Walk Shines Spotlight on Road Safety
Thanh Nien News (Vietnam)
May 8, 2013
http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20130508-long-short-walk-held-in-hanoi-to-promote-road-safety.aspx

Traffic Police Get 11 Speed Cameras
Standard Media (Kenya)
May 8, 2013
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000083182&story_title=Kenya-traffic-police-get-11-speed-cameras

Traffic “Accident” Top Death Cause Among 15-29 Aged Turks
World Bulletin (Turkey)
May 8, 2013
http://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=108438

33 Killed as a Bus Falls into River in Himachal Pradesh
Gulf News (UAE)
May 8, 2013
http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/33-killed-as-bus-falls-into-river-in-himachal-pradesh-1.1181073

International Injury Research Unit Media Report May 7, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:05:28 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tuesday

B’lore Pedestrians, Let’s Walk for Safe Roads in the City!
One India (India)
May 7, 2013
http://news.oneindia.in/2013/05/07/blore-pedestrians-lets-walk-for-safe-roads-in-the-city-1211075.html

Roads Still Unsafe Because of “Miserably Inadequate” Funding
The Guardian (UK)
May 7, 2013
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/may/07/roads-unsafe-miserably-inadequate-funding

Road Fatalities are Highest in Africa, Says Public Health Specialist (Audio)
Ghana Broadcasting Company (Ghana)
May 7, 2013
http://www.gbcghana.com/index.php?id=1.1381764

Gas Tanker Truck Explodes Outside Mexico City, Kills 19
Reuters (Newswire)
May 7, 2013
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/07/mexico-explosion-idUSL2N0DO19K2013050

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 6, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:10:20 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday

UN Highlights Dangers Facing World’s Pedestrians
Radio Free Europe (Czech Republic)
May 6, 2013
http://www.rferl.org/content/un-global-road-safety-week/24977761.html

See also

270,000 Pedestrians Kills Every Year
Emirates 24/7 (UAE)
Mary 4, 2013
http://www.emirates247.com/news/270-000-pedestrians-killed-every-year-2013-05-04-1.505075

and

Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Qatar
Gulf Times (Qatar)
May 6, 2013
http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/details/351636/pedestrian-deaths-on-the-rise-in-qatar

Two Boys Drown in Sea at Vizag
The Hindu (India)
May 5, 2013
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/two-boys-drown-in-sea-at-vizag/article4686045.ece

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report April 29- May 3, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:58:00 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

JH-IIRU director Adnan Hyder recently published an editorial on the neglected burden of injuries in low- and middle-income countries in the journal Injury. Access it here: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020138313000533

Friday

UP, TN Top in Road Deaths
The Hindu Business Line (India)
May 3, 2013
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/up-tn-top-in-road-deaths/article4677093.ece

270,000 Pedestrians Die Annually
The Star (Kenya)
May 3, 2013
http://allafrica.com/stories/201305030854.html

25K Schoolchildren form Human Chain to Protest Road “Accidents”
Times of India (India)
May 3, 2013
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Patna/25k-schoolchildren-form-human-chain-to-protest-road-accidents/articleshow/19850051.cms

Student Dies after saving 5 others from Drowning
Tuoi Tre News (Vietnam)
May 3, 2013
http://tuoitrenews.vn/society/9260/student-dies-after-saving-5-others-from-drowning

Thursday

Drunk Driving Restrained by Tougher Penalties
People’s Daily Online (PR China)
May 2, 2013
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/8229456.html

Minor Girl, Boy Drown in Separate Wadi Incidents
Times of Oman (Oman)
May 2, 2013
http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-14475.aspx

Road “Accidents” Killing More Young Males Globally
Ghana Business News (Ghana)
May 2, 2013
http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2013/05/02/road-accidents-killing-more-young-males-globally-who/

Four Die in City Tragedies
Cape Times (South Africa)
May 2, 2013
http://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/four-die-in-city-tragedies-1.1509155#.UYK1KKI4tBM

Wednesday

Oman Begins Medical City Project
Al-Shorfa (Oman)
May 1, 2013
http://al-shorfa.com/en_GB/articles/meii/newsbriefs/2013/04/30/newsbrief-10

India “Accident” in Himachal Pradesh Kills 10 People
BBC (UK)
May 1, 2013
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-22363026

Minibus “Accident” in Zambia Kills 16, Injures 4
Wire Update (Wire service)
May 1, 2013
http://wireupdate.com/minibus-accident-in-zambia-kills-16-injures-4.html

At Least 28 Die in Traffic “Accidents” Across Turkey
World Bulletin (Turkey)
May 1, 2013
http://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=107904

India is on the Wrong Road
The Hindu Business Line (India)
May 1, 2013
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/mohan-murti/india-on-the-wrong-road/article4673781.ece

Tuesday

One Killed, Five Injured in Mehrauli “Accident”
India Express (India)
April 30, 2013
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/one-killed-five-injured-in-mehrauli-accident/1109526/

Check on Drink Driving Reduces Road “Accidents” in Hyderabad Outskirts
The Hindu (India)
April 30, 2013
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/check-on-drink-driving-reduces-road-accidents-on-hyderabad-outskirts/article4666852.ece

Four Killed, Six Injured in Separate Road “Accidents”
The Himalayan Times (Nepal)
April 30, 2013
http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=One+dies%26sbquo%3B+5+injured+in+road+accident.&NewsID=374618

Drivers Cause 77.5 Percent of Road “Accidents”
News Track India (India)
April 30, 2013
http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/04/29/250–Drivers-cause-77-5-percent-of-road-accidents-.html

Monday

“Accidents” Major Cause of Chest Injuries
New Indian Express (India)
April 27, 2013
http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Accidents-major-cause-of-chest-injuries/2013/04/27/article1563875.ece

Reducing Road “Accidents”
The Nation (Sri Lanka)
April 27, 2013
http://www.nation.lk/edition/business/item/17445-reducing-road-accidents.html

Abu Dhabi Pedestrian “Accidents” 14% Lower in 2012
Gulf News (UAE)
April 27, 2013
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/abu-dhabi-pedestrian-accidents-14-lower-in-2012-1.1175921

Be in on the Swim on Drowning Rules
The Star (Malaysia)
April 28, 2013
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/4/28/nation/12847284&sec=nation

Bihar to Introduce Road Safety in High School Syllabus
Zee News (India)
April 29, 2013
http://zeenews.india.com/news/bihar/bihar-to-introduce-road-safety-in-high-school-syllabus_845414.html

New Review of Global #Injury by Kobusingye et al @NEJM

GHHub — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:55:38 +0000

Read about why injuries demand the same attention as infectious diseases, and how to move forward with addressing this neglected aspect of global health.

As discussed in a new review by Norton and Kobusingye in the current issue of NEJM, in 2010, almost 1 out of every 10 deaths in the world — and the total number of deaths from injuries was greater than the number of deaths from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus–acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV–AIDS), tuberculosis, and malaria combined (3.8 million).

LMICs carry a disproportional number of injury related deaths with the number projected to increase.

Read the full article here

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 2, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:55:31 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Drunk Driving Restrained by Tougher Penalties
People’s Daily Online (PR China)
May 2, 2013
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/8229456.html

Minor Girl, Boy Drown in Separate Wadi Incidents
Times of Oman (Oman)
May 2, 2013
http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-14475.aspx

Road “Accidents” Killing More Young Males Globally
Ghana Business News (Ghana)
May 2, 2013
http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2013/05/02/road-accidents-killing-more-young-males-globally-who/

Four Die in City Tragedies
Cape Times (South Africa)
May 2, 2013
http://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/four-die-in-city-tragedies-1.1509155#.UYK1KKI4tBM

International Injury Research Unit Weekly Media Report May 1, 2013*

Hopkins International Injury Research — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:04:48 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Wednesday

Oman Begins Medical City Project
Al-Shorfa (Oman)
May 1, 2013
http://al-shorfa.com/en_GB/articles/meii/newsbriefs/2013/04/30/newsbrief-10

India “Accident” in Himachal Pradesh Kills 10 People
BBC (UK)
May 1, 2013
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-22363026

Minibus “Accident” in Zambia Kills 16, Injures 4
Wire Update (Wire service)
May 1, 2013
http://wireupdate.com/minibus-accident-in-zambia-kills-16-injures-4.html

At Least 28 Die in Traffic “Accidents” Across Turkey
World Bulletin (Turkey)
May 1, 2013
http://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=107904

India is on the Wrong Road
The Hindu Business Line (India)
May 1, 2013
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/mohan-murti/india-on-the-wrong-road/article4673781.ece

United States of America: Consultancy on Child Protection Information…

Eldis Jobs — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:54:00 +0000

Organization: UN Children's Fund Country: United States of America Closing date: 28 May 2013 Terms of Reference Consultancy on Child Protection Information Management Systems Overview and Guidance Documents Background Children throughout the world face many child protection (CP) threats related to violence, exploitation and abuse. These can occur in the family or in alternative care placements; it can be the result of conflict and unrest; children may live in a culture of violence and/or in situations experiencing high levels of armed violence despite the absence of armed conflict. Thus a large number of children and families in the world require or receive child protection interventions, including but not limited to emergency interventions, family strengthening, specialised services to address particular issues or violations faced by children, alternative care responses, (rapid) family tracing, and psychosocial support. According to the UNICEF Child Protection Strategy strong child protection ‘provides a bulwark against the web of risks and vulnerabilities underlying many forms of harm and abuse: sexual abuse and exploitation; trafficking; hazardous labour; violence; living or working on the streets; the impact of armed conflict, including children’s use by armed forces and armed groups; harmful practices such as female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage; lack of access to justice; and unnecessary institutionalization, among others’. For the purposes of this exercise, we consider a Child Protection Information Management System as an ‘integrated system for the routine collection, analysis and interpretation of data used in the planning, implementation and evaluation of child protection programming’

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United States of America: Education in Emergencies Consultant (source:…

Eldis Jobs — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:51:00 +0000

Organization: UN Children's Fund Country: United States of America Closing date: 17 May 2013 Terms of Reference Education in Emergencies Consultant Background: UNICEF seeks a consultant to support its Education in Emergencies (EiE) work streams to ensure we meet our Core Commitments to Children in emergencies. By assisting in internal coordination, technical assistance, and staff capacity building activities, the consultant will contribute to headquarters support to country offices with on-going emergencies, as well as any new crises, in the next eight (8) months. The consultancy will be based in our NY headquarters office. Purpose: Under the supervision of the EiE Senior Education Adviser, the consultant will assist in work related to Emergencies and work in fragile/transitioning contexts. This will include liaison with other divisions/sections, including Emergency Operations (EMOPS), to support work related to on-going policy and programming in emergencies, and support to current emergencies including Syria and Mali.

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