Bangkok, January 28, 2025: The World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with Siriraj Hospital and Mahidol University to tackle the rising burden of injuries and falls, particularly among the elderly. The collaboration aims to enhance research, prevention, and treatment strategies to address these growing public health concerns.
The initiative will focus on raising awareness, training healthcare professionals, and developing community-based interventions. It also aims to conduct studies to identify the causes of injuries and falls and explore effective management solutions, reflecting a global commitment to addressing this public health challenge.