Pure Earth Ghana Appoints George Bruno Akanlu as New Country Director

May 22, 2026, Accra, Ghana, Pure Earth Ghana is pleased to announce the appointment of George Bruno Akanlu as its new Country Director, effective immediately.

George Bruno Akanlu succeeds Esmond Wisdom Quansah, DD, who has transitioned to the role of Africa Program Director after years of dedicated leadership and impactful service in advancing Pure Earth’s environmental health initiatives in Ghana and across the region.

George Akanlu brings extensive experience in public health leadership, strategic program management, stakeholder engagement, and development programming. He brings over 15 years of leadership experience delivering large-scale, high-impact health and development programs.

Before joining Pure Earth Ghana, George served as Country Director of Marie Stopes Ghana (MSI Reproductive Choices Ghana), where he led national reproductive health and community health interventions, institutional partnerships, and organizational growth initiatives.

With a strong background in public health systems strengthening and evidence-based interventions, George Akanlu is expected to lead Pure Earth Ghana’s efforts in addressing lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) pollution, advancing environmental health research, and strengthening partnerships that protect vulnerable communities from toxic pollution exposure.

Speaking on his appointment, George Bruno Akanlu expressed enthusiasm about joining Pure Earth Ghana at a critical time in environmental health advocacy.

“I am honoured to join Pure Earth Ghana and contribute to the organization’s important work in addressing lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) pollution. Environmental pollution remains a significant public health challenge, and I look forward to working with the team, government institutions, communities, development partners, and stakeholders to advance sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect future generations from toxic pollution.”

In welcoming George Bruno Akanlu, Pure Earth reaffirms its commitment to strengthening national efforts to address lead, mercury, and other toxic pollution challenges that threaten public health and environmental safety.

The organization looks forward to his stewardship in deepening partnerships with government, civil society, and international stakeholders to advance a lead-free future for all Ghanaians.

About Pure Earth.

Founded in 1999, Pure Earth is a global leader in advancing evidence-based solutions to mercury and lead pollution. With a focus on transparency, collaboration, measurable impact, and technical excellence, we work across sectors to address the root causes of toxic exposure.

Pure Earth takes an interdisciplinary, solutions-oriented approach, bringing together environmental scientists, engineers, public health experts, social scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and community members to deliver high-impact interventions with measurable results. Through strategic partnerships with governments, communities, and industry, we implement practical solutions that prevent toxic exposures, protect public health, and restore contaminated environments.

Learn more at www.pureearth.org.