Ghana

On Dec 22, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has raised concerns about the continuous use of lead-based paints in Ghana, emphasizing the severe health risks they pose, especially to children and pregnant women.

The concerns were raised during a stakeholder seminar held at Tema, as part of the EPA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

December 13, 2024 by Linda Larsen 

By Reuters • December 7, 2024

Pure Earth Ghana, a non-governmental organization in collaboration with USAID and UNICEF focused on combating environmental pollution have organized a national dialogue on lead pollution and poisoning in Accra.

Pure Earth in collaboration with USAID and UNICEF is holding a National Dialogue on Lead Pollution and Poisoning in Ghana.

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The U.S. State Department warned Monday that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in December.

Oct 28, 2024

In Ghana, about 1.7 million children are estimated to have blood lead levels above five micrograms per deciliter – which is above the allowable limits.

Directors of Health Services in the Ashanti Region have therefore been advised to devise strategies to take advantage of social events to educate the public on the health implications of lead poisoning.

News Ghana Ashanti Region Health Directors Urged to Utilize Social Events for Public Education on Lead Poisoning