Pakistan & UNICEF

Pakistan: Pakistan faces a severe public health crisis due to widespread lead exposure in children, leading to significant health and economic losses, estimated at 6-8% of its GDP annually. The government is committed to addressing this issue through various national action plans and surveillance systems.

UNICEF: UNICEF collaborated on the study revealing lead exposure in Pakistan and is committed to strengthening evidence, advancing environmental health, and driving multi-sectoral action to protect children from this toxic threat.