Galvanizing global support for a lead-free future
Resource type
Advocacy asset
Geographic area
Global
The World Health Assembly has adopted a new resolution to tackle lead exposure—a major health threat, especially for children. This resolution commits to a shared vision for a world free of lead exposure and prioritize
efforts to address this pressing global health challenge. This resolution urges governments to take decisive action: from phasing out lead in paint and pipes to strengthening health systems and monitoring lead levels in children.