Swimming lessons do not eliminate drowning risk for children, expert warns

Pediatric emergency consultant Wijdan Al-Shammari has warned that learning to swim does not eliminate the risk of drowning for children, as they remain vulnerable to mistakes and slipping.

Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, she emphasized the importance of following safety guidelines, providing protective measures, maintaining constant supervision, and ensuring the presence of a qualified rescuer trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Al-Shammari explained that children under the age of five are at the highest risk of drowning, followed by teenagers and then individuals—whether children or adults—who have not received swimming training.

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