The Global Lead Forum: Assessing and Addressing Lead Exposure in Low-and Middle-Income Countries

The Global Lead Forum, organized by GAHP, aims to build global awareness and momentum to address the neglected issue of lead exposure in low- and middle-income countries. The Forum is a project of Protecting Every Child’s Potential, a leading global public-private initiative founded by Pure Earth, Clarios Foundation, and UNICEF with the goal of ensuring that all children have a future free from lead exposure.

The inaugural meeting featured a distinguished group of panelists. Speakers include:

• Rachael Kupka, Executive Director, GAHP (moderator)

• Andrew McCartor, Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships at Pure Earth

• Richard Fuller, Founder and CEO, Pure Earth

• Howard Hu, Chair and Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California

• Mara Téllez-Rojo, Senior Researcher, Center for Nutrition and Health Research, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, México

• Paromita Hore, Director, Environmental Exposure Assessment and Education, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene