Lead Poisoning Prevention Initiative

Program Description: To build and enhance laboratory capacity to conduct blood lead level testing to enable effective monitoring and early detection of lead exposure. Laboratory capacity building and technical support will be implemented in program locations including Brazil; five states in India; Nepal; and six countries in sub–Saharan Africa: Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Funding Partners:
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies
Program Location:
  • Brazil
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • India
  • Malawi
  • Nepal
  • Rwanda
  • Tanzania
Laboratory Research and Analysis
Chronic Disease & Birth Defects