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On the world stage: Leading on the lead

Sep 26, 2025 2 mins read
On the world stage: Leading on the lead

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly may be remembered for many speeches on war, climate, and inequality. But amid the usual noise, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shone a spotlight on an issue that too often hides in plain sight: childhood lead poisoning. His message was clear and urgent—this is a crisis the world can no longer ignore.

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