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
- Perú refuerza la lucha contra la exposición al plomo en niños con un nuevo convenio entre Minsa, Pure Earth y Vital Strategies
- Arogya Patrika, Official Publication of the Maharashtra Public Health Department, Highlights Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts
- Indonesia Kicks Off the First Phase of Blood Lead Surveillance Pilot
- New Video Highlights Government Partnerships and Project Updates During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
- Capacitación en vigilancia de exposición al plomo durante la Semana de Prevención 2024
- In Kyrgyzstan, Teams of Researchers Are Learning a Rapid Method for Testing Blood Lead Levels
A Global Initiative
Learn more about each project 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.