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Eliminating Lead Paint in Malawi:

A Progress Story

An estimated 1 in 2 children in Malawi have lead in their blood above the WHO action level. Since 2021, LEEP has worked with the Malawi Bureau of Standards to build its capacity to test paint for lead and enforce the relevant regulations, and we have engaged with paint manufacturers to help them transition to lead-free alternatives.

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