ZANZIBAR, July 30 -- ZANZIBARs Disaster Management Commission (ZDMC) has been urged to enhance water safety education and strengthen emergency rescue systems, particularly to protect vulnerable communities from drowning incidents.

Deputy Minister for Health, Hassan Khamis Hafidh said during the commemoration of World Drowning Prevention Day at Forodhani, Unguja that there is need for intensified public education, upgraded rescue infrastructure and stricter enforcement of beach safety regulations.

He represented the Minister of State in the Second Vice-Presidents Office, Hamza Hassan Juma.

“Many people in our communities cannot swim and even those who can often lack basic lifesaving skills,” he said.

He emphasised the impor...