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.