Phnom Penh School Safety Project Wins WHO Recognition for Traffic Accident Reduction

Phnom Penh school safety project wins WHO recognition for traffic accident reduction

Phnom Penh’s Safe School Zone Project has received a 2026 World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Cities Recognition Award after safety measures around two high-risk schools led to lower vehicle speeds and a reported 58% reduction in self-reported crashes. The capital was recognised in the category “Safe, Active and Health-enabling Transport: Advancing Health and Reducing Inequities [...]

By Raksmey Hong