National Dialogue on Lead Pollution and Poisoning

Pure Earth in collaboration with USAID and UNICEF is holding a National Dialogue on Lead Pollution and Poisoning in Ghana. Pure Earth Ghana’s 25thanniversary initiative is dedicated to the National Dialogue which will focus on critical findings related to cosmetics, cookware, and ULABs (Used Lead-Acid Batteries) in Ghana. 

Guest Speakers:

• Hon. Ophelia Mensah Hayford-Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
• Ms. Kimberly Rosen– USAID Ghana Mission Director
• Mr. Fiachra McAsey– UNICEF Ghana Deputy Representative

Panel Speakers: 

The event will feature experts like: 

• Prof. Patrick Asamoah Sakyi, Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana
• Dr. Anita Asamoah, Senior Research Scientist, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
• Dr. Ceaser Nyaadedzor, Toxicologist & Ghana Poison Control Centre, Ghana Health Service
• Dr. Maxwell Kogbe, Head of Metallic Contaminants Unit, Ghana Standard Authority
• Dr. Emmanuel Kyeremateng-Amoah, Health Specialist, UNICEF Ghana
• Mr. Lovelace Sarpong– Deputy Director at Chemicals Control and Management Centre Environmental Protection Agency.

Kafui Dey, Moderator, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

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For inquiries:

Nana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu

Communications Lead

[email protected]

+233558182560