The biggest killer of young people 5-29 years old worldwide. 100,000 suffering life changing injuries every day costing an estimated 4.8% of annual GDP in LMICs.

Road accidents, often overlooked as a major global health issue, are quietly claiming countless lives and causing immense suffering, particularly among young people. A recent episode of the Good Will Hunters podcast has highlighted this critical issue.

iRAP CEO Shares Insights on Global Road Safety: The podcast features Rob McInerney, CEO of iRAP, who provides expert insights into the scale of the problem and the solutions being implemented. Rob discusses iRAP’s vision to create a world free from high-risk roads and the impact of road-related trauma on health systems and households worldwide.

A Human Rights Issue: The podcast highlights the human rights dimension of road safety. It emphasizes that everyone has the right to safe and accessible transportation. By focusing on road infrastructure design and engineering, iRAP and its partners are working to create roads that are safer for all users.

Listen to the Podcast: To learn more about this critical issue and the innovative work of iRAP, tune into Episode 5 of the Good Will Hunters podcast. This thought-provoking episode will challenge your understanding of road safety and inspire you to take action. Listen here

By raising awareness and advocating for safer roads, we can help reduce the devastating impact of road trauma and create a safer future for generations to come.