Africans Say NO to Mercury.
19/11/2007
Mercury pollution is a serious global environmental and human health problem which causes various adverse impacts throughout the world. In health care settings, mercury may be released from thermometers, blood pressure devices, gastrointestinal and other mercury containing medical products. Viable alternative technologies are readily available and are increasingly being used by the health care sector in countries around the world. The World Health Organization’s policy is to promote a transition to these alternatives.
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