by Jane Silcock | Mar 16, 2026 | DRC, Paint study, Regulation, Research, Updates
Summary New research reveals lead paint is widely available on the market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). LEEP, in partnership with the DRC government, conducted the study in DRC’s most-populated cities, Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, and found 55% of samples...
by Jane Silcock | Dec 18, 2025 | Paint study, Pakistan, Research, Updates
Summary A new study reveals that Pakistan has cut in half the share of lead paint on the market since LEEP began its work there. LEEP and the Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), in consultation with Pakistan Coating Association (PCA), conducted...
by Charlie Loudon | Jul 4, 2023 | Pakistan, Updates
Summary: Lead poisoning from paint and other sources affects approximately 47 million children in Pakistan. 40% of oil-based paints for residential use tested by LEEP and Aga Khan University in Pakistan contained dangerous and illegal levels of lead. LEEP is working...
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