The IMRF joins WHO global drowning prevention alliance

By joining the Global Alliance for Drowning Prevention, the IMRF will help shape international policy, improve rescue capability and support evidence-based interventions aimed at saving lives. Read more
Global Strategy for Drowning Prevention

A significant milestone is the IMRF’s contribution to the development of the first‑ever Global Strategy for Drowning Prevention. Read more
IMRF Contributes to Global Drowning Prevention Efforts with WHO

The IMRF joined the World Health Organization in Bangkok for a series of events focused on advancing global drowning prevention, contributing maritime search and rescue expertise to help shape future policy and action. Read more

IMRF and the World Health Organisation (WHO)

The IMRF plays an important role in global drowning‑prevention efforts through its collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). As the recognised international body for maritime search and rescue (SAR), the IMRF provides specialist operational and technical expertise across a number of WHO working groups, consultations, and publications.

The IMRF joins WHO global drowning prevention alliance

By joining the Global Alliance for Drowning Prevention, the IMRF will help shape international policy, improve rescue capability and support evidence-based interventions aimed at saving lives. Read more

Global Strategy for Drowning Prevention

A significant milestone is the IMRF’s contribution to the development of the first‑ever Global Strategy for Drowning Prevention. Read more

IMRF Contributes to Global Drowning Prevention Efforts with WHO

The IMRF joined the World Health Organization in Bangkok for a series of events focused on advancing global drowning prevention, contributing maritime search and rescue expertise to help shape future policy and action. Read more

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