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MoH steps up efforts to reduce lead exposure

ཟླ་༢ 17, 2025 3 mins read
MoH steps up efforts to reduce lead exposure

The Ministry of Health is taking a multi-pronged approach to reduce lead exposure in the country, following a national blood Lead Level Survey that revealed high levels of lead in jinlab (traditional religious pills) spices, and kitchen items, among others.

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