Phasing out the use of Mercury Containing Measuring Medical Devices – Inception Workshop

As part of its support for the implementation of the Minamata Convention, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is funding the project Phasing out mercury measuring devices in healthcare, which is implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with the World Health Organization (WHO) as the executing agency, and the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership to provide targeted technical assistance.

The project will be implemented in the following 5 countries in collaboration with their respective governments: Albania, Burkina Faso, India, Montenegro and Uganda.

Agencies, countries and invited stakeholders came together from 14 to 16 May 2024 at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland for the official launch of the project. The meeting aimed at:

• Introducing the project framework and objectives, scope, timeline and deliverables;   
• Further understanding participating countries’ national context, notably in terms of challenges, needs and opportunities; 
• Reaching a common understanding of the project components and activities; and   
• Discussing roles and responsibilities among agencies and counterparts, and concerned stakeholders. 

Consult the meeting resources to get insights on the lauching event.