World Health Day Commemoration Theme: “Together for Health. Stand with Science”.

World Health Day Commemoration Theme: “Together for Health. Stand with Science”.

World Health Day Commemoration Theme: “Together for Health. Stand with Science”.

Objectives:

Raise Awareness    Educate participants about the dangers of lead exposure and its impact on human health, especially children.
Promote Evidence-Based Solutions    Share scientific research and proven interventions to reduce lead exposure.
Drive Policy and Advocacy    Position the webinar as a platform for dialogue between health experts, policymakers, and the public.


Questions/key issues to be covered:

Importance of using science for policy development 
Prevalence and health impact of lead poisoning
Lead Paint Regulation as a science-based action


Speakers:

Mr Foster Mohale 
Acting Chief Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Dr Joe Phaahla
Deputy Mister of Health 

Ms. Shenaaz El-Halabi
Public health executive and Epidemiologist 

Dr Bradley Browne
Paediatrician
Director: Poisons Information Centre

Dr Renee Street
Director at the Environment & Health Research Unit within the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

 

Date
09 April 2026 - 11:00 am
until
09 April 2026 - 01:00 pm
CPD points
2
Type
Medical
Topic
Environmental Health and Port Health, Primary Health Care