By Juliet Jacob Ochenje
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said road traffic had remain the major cause of death and disability globally, with 1.3 million people killed and 50 million injured each year.
The organisation that made the announcement on Saturday in a publication made on its website to Mark the 7th UN global road safety week said there is no bigger risk to the lives of those between the ages of five and 29, stated that 1 in 4 deaths worldwide occurs among pedestrians and cyclists.
“The Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 reflects an ambitious target to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030. It highlights that they can be prevented by addressing the whole of the transport system, taking action to ensure safe roads, vehicles, and behaviours as well as improving emergency care.
“This 7th edition focuses on sustainable transport, in particular the need to shift to walking, cycling, and using public transport. Road safety is both a prerequisite for and an outcome of this shift.
“WHO invites all road safety and sustainable mobility partners to mark the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week by organizing events and activities and sharing messages and materials on social media with the hashtags.”
