Global initiative International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week on 22-28 October stressed, raising awareness, advocating prevention, and safeguarding children from lead exposure.

Lead is a toxic metal used in many products like paint, and ammunition poses health risks and exposure from mining, recycling of lead-acid batteries, and electronic items used in home activities can affect children. 

WHO Director calls for global action against lead poisoning, stressing its impact on children's health. 

The World Bank estimates $1.4 trillion because of loss in intellectual capacity due to lead poisoning in under 5 children, mainly impacting low- and middle-income nations. 

WHO published a series of training modules for healthcare professionals to aid in identifying and managing child lead poisoning.  

Improving access and availability of recommended nutritional and medicinal interventions are the keys to reducing pediatric lead poisoning.