From Evidence to Action: Addressing Pesticide Health Impacts and Strengthening National Response Systems

The FAO/GEF project has documented significant health impacts from pesticide use across Central Asia. Exposure assessments reveal a high prevalence of acute poisoning among agricultural workers, compounded by limited healthcare capacity—especially in rural areas—to diagnose, report, and manage cases. This event translates these findings into a strategic framework for national action. It will present key evidence, showcase capacity-building successes, and highlight the central role of National Poison Information Centres as hubs for emergency response, toxicity surveillance, training, and advocacy.

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