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Briefing on the Progress of Blood Lead Level Surveillance in 5 Countries
October 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Join Pure Earth and Vital Strategies during International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week for a Briefing on the Progress of Blood Lead Level Surveillance in 5 Countries.
This webinar will highlight the progress made in strengthening national healthcare systems in Colombia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Maharashtra, India, and Peru to prevent, identify, and treat lead poisoning. Supported by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., the Strengthening Health Systems to Reduce Lead Exposure project is focused on expanding blood lead level surveillance, which is crucial to understanding the prevalence and severity of childhood lead exposure in these 5 countries.
The conversation will feature project leaders discussing key progress in establishing blood lead level surveillance, collaborations with government partners, and the future impact of the data collected on national policies to combat lead exposure.
Speakers include:
- Drew McCartor, Executive Director, Pure Earth
- Lizeth Olaya, Country Director, Pure Earth Colombia
- Indira Zhakipova, Director, Ecois Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Budi Susilorini, Director, Yayasan Pure Earth Indonesia
- Rodrigo Velarde, Country Director, Pure Earth Peru
- Yi Lu, Senior Program Manager, Vital Strategies
- Yatin Pimple, Technical Advisor, Environmental Health Surveillance, Vital Strategies
Moderated by Caroline Baylor, the webinar will include a brief video featuring statements from Health Ministries, then a project overview followed by a panel discussion, and audience Q&A.
