PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 
PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 

PS Muthoni calls for partnerships to combat Lead Exposure in the Country 

MoH News / Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:05

Nairobi , 2024 , stakeholders gathered for a pivotal meeting on lead exposure mitigation strategies as part of the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action. The event, presided over by Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, underscored Kenya’s commitment to eliminating lead exposure and safeguarding future generations.

Speaking at the forum, Muthoni emphasized the urgency of the issue: “There is no safe level of exposure to lead, and the harmful effects, especially on children, are unacceptable. This is a moment for us to unite and accelerate our efforts.”

The Principal Secretary highlighted Kenya’s strides, including setting stringent limits on lead in paint and eliminating leaded petrol. However, she called for further collaboration with development partners to support diagnostic infrastructure, saying, “We need to establish screening for lead in blood among high-risk groups, but we are resource-constrained. We appeal to our partners to join us in this critical endeavor.”

Muthoni stressed the need for clear protocols for blood lead level assessments and strengthened multisectoral coordination to combat lead exposure. “Together, we can realize a lead-free Kenya. Our children deserve to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe environment,” she concluded.

The meeting served as a crucial step toward Kenya’s vision of a healthier, lead-free future.