FIFA and WHO's Concussion Awareness Campaign in Football
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 01:10
FIFA and WHO Launch Concussion Awareness Initiative
FIFA and WHO are stepping up to address the critical issue of concussion safety in football. Their campaign, titled 'Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk', emphasizes the necessity for heightened awareness about brain injury risks among players.
Key Aspects of the Initiative
- The program aims to educate players, coaches, and officials about concussion signs and symptoms.
- Focus on implementing concussion substitutes to enhance player safety.
- Encouraging leagues worldwide to adopt better protocols for health risk assessment.
This is a significant stride towards ensuring player well-being in soccer and a step forward in awareness regarding brain injuries.
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