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As a result of the growing concern about road traffic accidents, the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to devote World Health Day to road safety. On this day organizations will take the opportunity to raise awareness about traffic injuries, the consequences of such injuries and the economic costs to society. In addition, the options of how such injuries can be prevented will be examined.

The theme “Road Safety Is No Accident” is very pertinent to us as a nation, given the recent upsurge in road accidents over the years. The combination of increasing traffic intensity and the indiscriminate usage of our roads has contributed to the problem. In the year 2003, St. Lucia recorded 22 fatal accidents and 27 deaths. For this year there have been 12 road fatalities. As a result road traffic injuries are becoming a major public health problem due to the increasing number of deaths and the increase in the cases of disabilities.

Not only do increasing road accidents place a strain on the health system, but it also impedes the development of our country. Road accidents do have a detrimental impact on the productive ability of our human capital since road traffic injuries occur amongst persons 15-44 (productive years). Worldwide estimated yearly economic costs to developing countries of road accidents are about $65 billion.

St. Lucia is increasingly feeling the socio-economic brunt of road accidents. More accidents mean a higher level of absenteeism and overall decrease in productivity. The National Insurance Corporation has to pay a significant amount of money in workers compensation that could have otherwise been put to more productive use. In addition, road injuries such as broken limbs and paraplegia reduce the families’ potential to earn income and profoundly affect the breadwinner’s self-esteem. Further, the psychological impact of road accidents is profound when it comes to public confidence on our roads.  Accidents breed discontent and fear, thus it is imperative that people feel confident in using our roads.

Alacóz di konsén ogannizasyon santé laté-a (WHO) ni asou zafé twafik asou chimen, yo ja desidé pou mété antansyon asou sa, lanné sala, pou jounen santé.

Pou jounen sala diféwan ogannizasyon kay pwan lokazyon-an pou fé moun chongé sa ki ka fét pa aksidan ék konsékans sé aksidan sala asou sosyété-a.

Pou nou an sent lisi, tém-la sé an bou tém kon nou ja ni anchay moun ka mó asou chimen péyi-a wisenman.

Lanné pasé peyi-a wéjistwé venndé aksidan ki annékóz lanmó venn sét moun. Deja, pou lanné-a douz moun ja péd lavi yo asou chimen-an. Sitiwasyon sala ka montjwé ki blésé pa aksidan sé an go poblenm pou systenm santé ék moun ki ka vini ankapab pa aksidan.

Akisdan asou chimen pa ka annik mété pressure asou systenm santé; i ka osi tjenn dévélopman peyi-a déyé-kon sé moun-la ki ka afékté pa aksidan sé pito jan láj kenz pou kawant-kat lanné.

Kopowasyon lasiwans nasyonnal (NIC) ni pou péyé anchay lajan pou wékonpansé twavayé; lajan sala té sa sévi pou lót sévis pibilik-la. Osi, aksidan asou chimen-an ka anpéché lafanmi wisivwé lawivini ék i ka annékóz anchay lapéwéz.

The ministry firmly believes in prevention as our primary strategy in addressing road safety. Given the detrimental health and socio-economic impact of road accidents, we need to inculcate greater transport responsibility in our daily lives. A significant part of this approach requires reducing the risk factors that contribute to accidents. Injuries are preventable; seat belts, child car seats, motorcycle helmets, designated drivers, limiting alcohol consumption and greater visibility of people walking and cycling - all contribute towards safer driving.

In order to strengthen road safety awareness, it is essential that a multi-sectoral collaboration is used. The road transport board, private sector, NGO’s and community groups can all become stronger advocates for road safety. Thus, world health day is an opportunity for the state of our health. Our focus on road safety awareness and prevention is fundamental to preserving our transport health. In this regard, we hope to make our roads safer for a more secure future.

Minis santé kwé pli méyé mannyé pou adwésé poblenm aksidan asou chimen sé pou anpeché ‘y. Nou sa anpéché aksidan si nou pwan pli weskonsabilité. La ni bagay nou sa fé kon: sévi seat belt, sévi seat timanmay, helmet pou moun ki ka kondwi motorbike, doubout bwé pandan ou ka kondwi machin. Tout sa, ek plis kay fé’y pli méyé pou navidjé chimen-an.

Pou fé zafé pokosyon asou chimen pli fó, i nésésé pou tout diféwan sekté patisipé. Road transport board-la, sekté pwivé, órgannizasyon ki pa afiliyé épi gouvédman (ngo) ék diféwan gany’ an sé konmin-la ék minis santé menm. Nou an minis santé kay sévi jounen sala pou fé tout sa nou pé, pou fé chimen nou pli méyé an tan ki ka vini.
 


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