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  • Health Policy
  • Injury Prevention

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  • The UN's second Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021-2030) aims to halve road traffic deaths and injuries.
  • Iran has established a national road safety strategy and action plan, involving the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME).
  • Road traffic injuries (RTIs) place a significant burden on the health sector, necessitating comprehensive care frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share Iran's policy experiences in preventing and controlling road traffic injuries.
  • To highlight the health sector's crucial role in achieving ambitious road safety goals.
  • To provide lessons learned for other countries aiming to reduce road traffic casualties.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a National Service Framework for Road Traffic Injuries by a multi-sectoral committee.
  • Implementation of a national road safety strategy under a lead commission.
  • Collaboration between the health sector and other governmental bodies.

Main Results:

  • Iran has developed a comprehensive framework for healthcare services for RTI victims.
  • The national strategy integrates health sector involvement in road safety initiatives.
  • Policy implications for RTI prevention and control have been identified.

Conclusions:

  • Sharing national experiences can strengthen political commitment to road safety globally.
  • The health sector plays a vital role in achieving international road safety targets.
  • Multi-sectoral collaboration is essential for effective RTI prevention and control.