Strengthening Health Systems to Reduce Lead Exposure
A partnership between Pure Earth, Vital Strategies, and the Ministries of Health in Colombia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Maharashtra, India, and Peru to strengthen each country’s national healthcare system to better prevent, identify, and treat lead poisoning.
Today, 1 in 3 children – 800 million – have enough lead in their blood to cause permanent neurological, cognitive, and physical harm.
An estimated 292 million lead-poisoned children live in Colombia, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Maharashtra (India), and Peru.
Over the next 5 years, the ministries of health in these 5 countries and states will design and implement new national programs to identify, monitor and reduce lead exposure. By enhancing clinical education and guidelines, strengthening health surveillance technology, and educating teachers and parents on the dangers of lead, countries will be able to better protect children and future generations from lead poisoning.
Latest Stories
- Moquegua, Lima y Pasco avanzan en la vigilancia frente a la exposición al plomo en Perú
- La prevención del plomo se construye desde los territorios
- Diresa Tacna fortalece la vigilancia epidemiológica frente a la exposición al plomo como parte de la estrategia nacional impulsada por Pure Earth Perú en alianza con el Minsa y Vital Strategies
- Avanzan las acciones para fortalecer la vigilancia en salud ambiental frente a la exposición al plomo en ocho territorios priorizados del Perú
- Así avanza el estudio que impulsa la prevención del plomo en Colombia
- Women’s Central Role in Mitigating Lead Exposure in Communities
A Global Initiative
Explore project updates in Colombia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Peru, and Maharashtra, India.
Funding for this project is provided by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Learn more about Takeda’s Global CSR Program.
Learn more about project implementers Pure Earth and Vital Strategies.