National Seminar on “Lead Poisoning in Bangladesh: Evidence for Urgent Action”

As part of the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2022 Observance program- Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and UNICEF Bangladesh have jointly organized a national seminar in collaboration with IEDCR, Icddr’b , ESDO, and Pure Earth. The title of the seminar is “Lead Poisoning in Bangladesh: Research Evidence for Urgent Action.”

Research findings on different areas of lead poisoning in Bangladesh including ESDO have been shared aiming to draw attention of the policy makers for necessary actions.

Hon’ble Minister Md. Shahab Uddin, MP, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change graced the event as Chief Guest. Professor Dr. Abul Bashar Mohammad Khurshid Alam, Director General (Health) was the Chairperson of the seminar.

Dr. Shahriar Hossain, Secretary General of ESDO moderated the panel discussion session. Besides, Executive Director of ESDO Siddika Sultana along with other ESDO colleagues were also present at the event.