To support ministries of health develop their detailed public health strategies for inclusion in ASGM National Action Plans (NAP), WHO, in collaboration with the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, developed a research approach. The approach was pilot tested in three African countries in the process of developing a NAP. The evidence collected and the recommendations that emerged by applying the research approach guided ministries of health and other stakeholders in developing the public health strategies. This document is also available in French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Clelia Calao-Ramos, Andrea G. Bravo, Roberth Paternina-Uribe, Jose Marrugo-Negrete , Sergi Díez
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In this context, this study assessed total Hg (THg) in blood, urine and hair, and methylmercury (MeHg) in human hair samples from 238 participants with occupational exposure to Hg in the most relevant ASGM communities of Colombia.
This report presents information drawn from experiences during more than three years of work, in Colombia, dedicated to the adaptation and function of the copper plates, which were tested both under laboratory conditions and in the field.
The Mercury Free Mining Challenge inspires the creation or discovery of technology that will offer artisanal small-scale miners an alternative to using mercury.
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