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.

Watch the recording here.