Honorable Mayor of Accra kicking off Regional #roadsafety Meeting for Africa with >100 people from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya & Uganda working to save lives by reducing road traffic crashes.
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Kelly Larson
@larson_kelly
Doing good - road safety, drowning prevention, tobacco control, NCDs. #letsget2work. World Traveller. New Yorker.
New York, NYJoined July 2011
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Outstanding work in Ho Chi Minh City as part of 's Initiative for Global Road Safety where cities are leading the way to save lives by improving #roadsafety.
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Through the Bloomberg Initiative for Global #RoadSafety, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, created:
200 Refuge Islands
250 School Zones
52 Raised Crosswalks
225 Renovated Bus Stops & Stations
Learn more about how we're protecting pedestrians & reducing fatalities:
200 Refuge Islands
250 School Zones
52 Raised Crosswalks
225 Renovated Bus Stops & Stations
Learn more about how we're protecting pedestrians & reducing fatalities:
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Proud to support injury prevention efforts around the world through . So gratifying to be at the #Safety2022 conference in Adelaide to share our work and learn from the experts. #roadsafety #drowning
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@MikeBloomberg @BloombergDotOrg @drkellyhenning @larson_kelly for a wonderful reception tonight to kick off @Conf_Safety
s of colleagues, delighted to finally meet in person and plan future collaboration on injury and violence prevention #drowning #burns #Roadsafety
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Another year & still too many deaths. Remembering today, and everyday, World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims #WDoR2022. is supporting road safety around the world to save lives. See video on our work in Mumbai.
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In 2015, Mumbai joined the Initiative for Global Road Safety to implement a comprehensive program & save lives.
This Sunday, join us in commemorating World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (#WDoR2022). Learn more about our #roadsafety work: bloombg.org/3EGRvoc
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Had the pleasure of participating on a panel at @_TomorrowMobility in Barcelona yesterday. is committed to making streets safer for everyone & more = saving lives!
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What did the pandemic catalyze?
"There's been a shift in how people think about movement. one that moves away from cars. But cities have to catch up and make these options more available and safe."
@larson_kelly
@EITUrbanMob
#TMWC22 #SCEWC22
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Leaders from the Partnership for Healthy Cities network spoke about the power of tailored local solutions to society’s most pressing health problems at #CityLab2022 #cities4health
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Our team has been at #CityLab2022 with partners including @BloombergDotOrg, @WHO and mayors in the Partnership for Healthy Cities. #cities4health
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Since 2016, Mike has served as the WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases & Injuries. Great news of his reappointment and looking fwd to continuing 's partnership with .
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Today, @MikeBloomberg was reappointed as @WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases & Injuries, where he will continue to advance global efforts to save 50 million lives by 2030: bloombg.org/3UoMNBg
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Thank you and for your commitment and partnership on #DrowningPrevention. Together, we can save lives!
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More than 80,000 children die tragically from drowning each year. This World #DrowningPreventionDay, we remember that simple measures — like these youth swim lessons supported by @BloombergDotOrg’s drowning prevention program — can save lives.
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Proud to support drowning prevention efforts around the world with on this World #DrowningPreventionDay and everyday!
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More than 80,000 children die tragically from drowning each year. This World #DrowningPreventionDay, we remember that simple measures — like these youth swim lessons supported by @BloombergDotOrg’s drowning prevention program — can save lives.
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Today = World Drowning Prevention Day. is partnering with the Gov’t of Viet Nam to provide survival swimming classes for 50,000+ children around the country. #WorldDrowningPreventionDay #CungQuanTam #CungHanhDong
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Drowning is the leading cause of death for 1-4 years old in Bangladesh. Read this op-ed I co-authored w #bangladeshshishuacademy
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Congratulations to the Government of Bangladesh for launching a child care and protection project; providing daycare & swim instruction to prevent drowning. Leading the way on #drowningprevention globally!
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This morning launched our #roadsafety partnership with the Government of Kenya & key agencies ++ & partners #grsf #BIGRSLaunchKe
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"NTSA is committed to reducing fatalities and severity by 50% by the year 2030. We cannot achieve this target without the support of various stakeholders" #BIGRSLaunchKe
Mrs. Agnes Odhiambo, NTSA Board Chair Person
@Ma3Route @WHOKenya
@InteriorKE @KenyanTraffic @sikikasafety
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New practical @WHO guidance on #DrowningPrevention was launched today. With support from @BloombergDotOrg.
Drowning claims the lives of over 235,000 people every year – the vast majority in low- and middle-income countries.
apps.who.int/iris/handle/10
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Wow. Was so excited for first European flight on flight 57 in 2.5 years—2 hours later, 3 security videos, 2 episodes of disarming doors, apologies for lack of communication and water, and we are still at the gate…fingers crossed.
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Looking forward to meeting again in Dhaka next month.
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Since 2007, we've partnered with the government of Bangladesh to tackle critical public health issues from tobacco control to drowning prevention & improving data for health. Today, we met with the Ministry of Health delegation to discuss progress & our continued collaboration.
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Thank you Kuala Lumpur Mayor Mahadi Che Ngah for your commitment to reducing road traffic fatalities in KL. Was a pleasure to to meet you and your team in NYC to discuss our partnership on #roadsafety.
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.@larson_kelly & I had the pleasure of meeting with Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) Mayor Mahadi Che Ngah and his team this week in NYC. We had a great discussion about Kuala Lumpur's #roadsafety priorities and the lives they will save – excited to partner with them!
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Here at #ISD2022 in Accra where Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries encouraged governments to commit to addressing NCDs—Thank you and for leading the charge.
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A simple message from @WHO Global Ambassador for #NCDs and Injuries, @MikeBloomberg @BloombergDotOrg that we must shout time and again: investing in NCDs reaps health and economic rewards.
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On April 12 at 9am GMT, I’ll be attending #ISD2022 in Accra featuring opening remarks from and a discussion with & on the challenges and lasting solutions to noncommunicable diseases. Register for the event:
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Great visit with Guadalajara Mayor and his team working to reduce road traffic fatalities throughout the city. GDL is one of 25 cities working with Initiative for Global Road Safety.
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El presidente @PabloLemusN y personal de @GdlMovilidad, se reunieron con @larson_kelly, directora global de Seguridad Vial de @BloombergDotOrg, para presentar los proyectos que se encuentran en el marco de la Iniciativa Bloomberg para la Seguridad Vial Mundial 2020-2025.
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Traffic crashes are decreasing in Mumbai with the help of data-driven interventions. Managing speed is key to saving more lives. Great insight from of in . #RoadSafety
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Kudos to the Government of Bangladesh for supporting efforts to reduce drowning deaths among children by funding community daycares = supervision & early childhood development.
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Great to see the Bangladesh government take the lead on a program that will reduce child deaths from drowning through the use of community daycares. @BloombergDotOrg is glad to have supported these efforts since 2012, resulting in this important program.
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From smoke-free environments to safe bicycle lanes, , , and 's Partnership for Healthy Cities program supports cities to create healthier and safer communities for more than 300 million people.
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Remembering today, and everyday, the nearly 1.3M killed in road crashes every year. #WDoR2021 Too many deaths & injuries & we must do more on #roadsafety. Proud to support efforts around the world to prevent these deaths through . #letsget2work
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Road crashes kill nearly 1.3M people every year. has supported low- & middle-income countries' #roadsafety efforts since 2007. Today released a global plan of action as part of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, 2021-2022. #letsget2work to save lives.
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Looking forward to moderating a discussion with city leaders - #cities4health - at 7am NY time tomorrow, 10/13. Join us — NCD Hard Talk: How COVID-19 has affected NCD control in cities who.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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70 cities leading the way through ’s Partnership for Healthy Cities making their cities healthier and safer for all residents. Great to have six new cities join this network including an additional four-years of support. #cities4health
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The health & safety of millions of people depends on city leaders.
Today, 6 new cities join the Partnership for Healthy Cities:
Bucharest
Cairo
Córdoba
Dublin
Greater Manchester
Warsaw
@WHO @VitalStrat #Cities4Health bloombg.org/3gfqprD
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Cairo
Córdoba
Dublin
Greater Manchester
Warsaw
@WHO @VitalStrat #Cities4Health bloombg.org/3gfqprD
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The Dominican Republic has the highest road traffic mortality rate in the area. After the city led a pilot program to add bike lanes, streets became safer, & more people are choosing to cycle.
Hear from Mayor on the Partnership for Healthy Cities initiative:
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Check out this #drowningprevention op-ed by . has funded #drowningprevention for almost a decade! Anyone can drown. No one should.
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Each year, more than 80,000 children globally die from drowning, notes @MikeBloomberg. But this danger gets little public attention and is not taken seriously enough by governments. bit.ly/3fYiQ8r
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Proud of ’s drowning prevention efforts in Bangladesh. Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day. Check out this video describing our work there since 2012.
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In Bangladesh, drowning is the leading cause of death for children under five years old, claiming 10,000 lives annually.
On this first-ever World #DrowningPrevention Day, learn more about the our Initiative to Prevent Drowning and hear from those who have been affected:
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Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day. Shout out to ALL who are working hard to prevent drowning around the world. Anyone can drown. No one should. #letsget2work
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Tomorrow, July 25, is World Drowning Prevention Day. has worked to reduce drowning deaths around the world since 2012. Check out this article calling on governments to prioritize #DrowningPrevention
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Just released: Check out our @TheLancet Viewpoint published today ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day
thelancet.com/journals/lanpu
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Learn more about 's efforts to reduce drowning in Bangladesh and Viet Nam. July 25 marks the inaugural World #DrowningPrevention Day.
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Drowning claims more than 235,000 lives per year.
@Larson_Kelly and @BeckyBavs share strategies our partners in Bangladesh and Viet Nam are using to prevent drowning ahead of World #DrowningPrevention Day on 7/25 on the #FollowtheData podcast: bloombg.org/2W9x2V7
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Hear from the experts - Soames Job and from Buenos Aires - sharing how reducing speed and improving road safety prevent road traffic crashes and save lives.
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On the latest episode of #FollowtheData, @Larson_Kelly sits down with Soames Job of @WBG_Transport and @soyjuanjomendez to discuss how our Initiative for Global Road Safety is helping to save lives and prevent traffic injuries and deaths: bloombg.org/3vec3MU
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Grateful to be back to work in-person and thankful for - looking fwd to future photos with our colleagues from around the world.
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The dynamic (injury prevention) duo is reunited! So nice to see @larson_kelly irl after 15 months of zoom 
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It’s road safety week and high speeds kill. What works? Setting safe speeds, road design, hard-hitting media campaigns, & enhanced enforcement! is committed to helping cities prioritize speed management. #GRSF
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Too many people are dying on the world’s roads—3,700 each day! has worked with govts and orgs around the world to save lives and reduce injuries since 2007! #RoadSafetyWeek2021
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Today marks the beginning of @UNRSC’s Global Road Safety Week. Since 2007, @BloombergDotOrg has been committed to improving road safety laws, police enforcement, infrastructure and vehicle safety. Learn more about our #roadsafety work. #UNGRSW bloomberg.org/public-health/
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Slow down... to reduce road traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries. Today starts #roadsafety week with calling for #StreetsforLife - 30 km/h limits in urban areas. Speed kills.
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Looking forward to joining the launch of the 6th UN Global #RoadSafety Week. Join & others on May 17--all working hard to save lives from road traffic crashes.
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We are just a few days away! Join us for the @WHO @FIAFdn @UNRSC launch of the 6th UN Global #RoadSafety Week, on 17 May, 14:00 CEST. Register here: bit.ly/3w1ipjB #StreetsforLife #Love30
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