Pure Earth held the virtual global launch of Strengthening Health Systems to Reduce Lead Exposure during International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2023.
Program leaders in the five participating countries – Colombia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Maharashtra, India, and Peru – discussed this collaboration with ministries of health to strengthen each country’s national healthcare system to better prevent, identify, and treat lead poisoning.
Thank you to our panelists, who included:
- Dr. Yi Lu, Director, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Vital Strategies
- Dr. Nitin Ambadekar, Additional Director of Health Services (RCH), State Family Welfare Bureau, Pune Maharashtra, India
- Lizeth Olaya, Country Director, Pure Earth Colombia
- Indira Zhakipova, Director, Ecois Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Budi Susilorini, Director, Pure Earth Indonesia Foundation
- Rodrigo Velarde, Country Director, Pure Earth Perú
The webinar was moderated by Alicia Ogawa, Pure Earth Board Member and included a brief video overview followed by a panel discussion, and audience Q&A.
