A new World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals that global road traffic deaths have decreased by 21% over the past 15 years, despite a significant rise in vehicle numbers. However, Africa is experiencing a troubling 17% increase in road fatalities, making it the only region with rising deaths during this period. The report highlights that road crashes still claim approximately 1.16 million lives annually, emphasizing the urgent need for improved road safety measures. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the global progress but stressed that more action is necessary to prevent road deaths, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and young adults. The report also calls for updated regulations to address the rise of motorcycles, e-bikes, and other new mobility forms, which are reshaping transport systems worldwide. The WHO urges countries to prioritize safe road designs and implement tougher laws to enhance road safety.
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