World Bank’s Lead Road Safety Specialist Discusses Transport-Health Sector Collaboration with the International Injury Research Unit
The International Injury Research Unit today welcomed Tony Bliss of the World Bank to its regular meeting. Demonstrating an ever-increasing interest among global organizations in the issues of international injury prevention and, in particular, road safety, Mr. Bliss’ visit sparked a welcome exchange of ideas.
Following presentations from Dr. Aruna Chandran (i.e., the International Injury Research Unit’s associate director of monitoring and surveillance) and Dr. David Bishai (i.e., the Unit’s senior technical advisor), the group brainstormed ideas for future collaboration between the transport and health sectors – which they agreed to be a critical juncture for international road safety and injury prevention work.
Mr. Bliss is the lead road safety specialist in the Transport Division of the Energy, Transport and Water Department of the World Bank. His work focuses on the development and promotion of multi-sectoral strategies to improve road safety outcomes in low and middle-income countries. He is also leading the establishment of the World Bank Global Road Safety Facility, which is funding global and regional capacity building initiatives related to road safety.
The International Injury Research Unit embraces this partnership as we work together toward reducing the burden of injuries around the world.
Dr. Adnan Hyder, director, International Injury Research Unit, and Tony Bliss, lead road safety specialist, World Bank, discuss injury research during an informative presentation given by Dr. Aruna Chandran, the Unit’s associate director of monitoring and surveillance.