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.
They must also establish cordial relationships with Community Information Center operators to leverage their presence in communities to engage the public in all forms of health education.
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