International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2023: Leading the Change – Youth Pave the Way to a Lead-Free Future

On October 30, 2023, the Environment and Social Development Organization -ESDO organized a human chain and rally in collaboration with the DGHS, ICDDR, B, IEDCR, UNICEF, Nippon Paint and IPEN…

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Children’s toys in Bangladesh reveal high levels of lead, mercury, and cadmium, posing a toxic threat

High concentrations of toxic heavy metals, including lead, mercury, and cadmium, were discovered in children's toys in Bangladesh. The safety of children's toys is in question following the release of…

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