September 6th 2024 | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Research Roundtable on Lead Poisoning, hosted by the Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA) at SGT University on September 6, 2024, aims to facilitates open dialogue and exchange of ideas to address the critical issue of lead poisoning in South and Southeast Asia. The roundtable will gather experts from diverse fields, including public health, environmental science, and policy-making, to brainstorm and propose actionable insights for mitigating lead exposure. Participants will discuss the effectiveness of current initiatives, share best practices, and outline short-term goals to enhance public health responses to lead poisoning in the region. This collaborative effort is essential for developing comprehensive strategies to protect vulnerable populations, particularly children, from the harmful effects of lead exposure
Roundtable Highlights
– Facilitate dialogue among public health, environmental science, and policy-making experts.
– Share insights on the current landscape of lead poisoning.
– Discuss existing initiatives and identify best practices.
– Generate actionable strategies to mitigate lead exposure.
Speakers Detail:
1. Siddika Sultana – Executive Director, ESDO, Bangladesh
2. Dr. Suneel Pandey – Director, TERI, India
3. Ram Charitra Sah – Executive Director, CEPHED, Nepal
4. Dr. Mahfuzar Rahman – Country Director, Pure Earth, Bangladesh
5. Jeiel Guarino – Global Lead Paint Elimination Campaigner, IPEN, Philippines
6. Rajaram Pote – National Professional Officer, WHO, Nepal
7. Abhishek Venkatesh – COO, Foundation Quality of India
Event Details:
– Date: September 6, 2024
– Day: Friday
– Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
RoundTable Agenda
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