The Regional Status Report on Drowning in the Western Pacific presents findings from the first assessment of drowning prevention in the Region. The report aims to accelerate advocacy and action to minimize the 74 000 preventable drowning deaths that occur each year in the Western Pacific. It sets out seven key recommendations, which correspond to its key findings, and also acts as a baseline to measure future regional progress in drowning prevention. This report highlights that, despite many challenges and barriers, countries and areas across the Western Pacific Region continue to advance the drowning prevention agenda through work which recognizes the impact of drowning and implements actions and programmes to prevent harm. The sector is growing, and drowning prevention is an endeavor resulting in strong multisectoral collaborations. This report highlights achievements and progress to date and aims to celebrate and champion them. It provides a useful tool for countries and areas to further expand their own drowning prevention efforts, resulting in increased water safety and a reduction in drowning deaths in the Region.

These country profiles from the Regional Status report and summarize systems, policies, and data regarding drowning for countries or territories in the Region.