MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a step to enhance public health and safety, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, signed the “Lead Paint Regulation Policy of Liberia.” This policy, aimed at protecting vulnerable groups including children, pregnant women, and the elderly, sets stringent controls on lead content in paint, water pipes, and other materials.
The signing ceremony, held at the EPA offices in Sinkor, Monrovia, brought together NPHIL Director-General Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan and EPA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo. Speaking at the event, Dr. Nyan underscored the dangers of lead exposure, particularly for young children and pregnant women, emphasizing its link to severe health conditions.
Dr. Nyan expressed gratitude to Dr. Urey and their respective teams for their collaborative efforts in drafting the regulation. “This is a significant milestone in protecting the health of Liberians,” he stated, adding that NPHIL and the EPA are committed to working with other institutions, including the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) and the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), to ensure the policy’s effective implementation.
