Health ministry and UNICEF step up efforts to prevent lead poisoning in children

A simple blood test has helped track a significant drop in the blood lead level of a five-year-old girl, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention of lead exposure in children. Sonam Tshokey’s blood lead level has dropped from 31.1 micrograms per decilitre in April this year to 4.8 micrograms per decilitre, five months […]