Pure Earth Ghana

Pure Earth Ghana A non-profit organisation working to identify, clean up and solve pollution problems in Ghana Exposure to lead is a public health concern in Ghana.

The populations most vulnerable to the effects of lead include pregnant women and children. Studies have revealed disturbing rates of blood lead levels among children in Ghana exposed to lead. Lead pollution can result in medical expenditures, failure in school, low productivity and economic output, as well as increases in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Sources of lead exposure in Ghana i

nclude residual contamination from leaded petrol (phased out in 2004), paints, pesticides, mining, recycling, and agricultural industries, and the informal or substandard recycling of used lead acid batteries (ULABs).

🌍 World Environment Day 2026A healthy environment is essential for healthy communities.At Pure Earth, we are committed t...
05/06/2026

🌍 World Environment Day 2026

A healthy environment is essential for healthy communities.

At Pure Earth, we are committed to protecting children and families from toxic pollution by advancing solutions to reduce lead and other harmful heavy metal exposures. Through research, partnerships, and community engagement, we are helping create safer environments and healthier futures.

Together, we can build a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world.

19/05/2026

Contaminated cookware and cosmetics like khorl are used daily in many Ghanaian homes, yet some may contain dangerous heavy metals such as Lead (Pb). These toxic substances can harm human health through food and skin exposure.

Consumers deserve safe products. Stronger regulation, product testing, and enforcement are urgently needed to protect families and communities from toxic exposure.

12/05/2026

In Kpone-Katamanso, Shai Osudoku, and Afienya, informal battery recycling supports livelihoods but also exposes communities to dangerous lead pollution.
This documentary reveals the hidden health risks, especially for children and pregnant women, and the urgent need for stronger regulation.
With support from the CALP project and key partners, ongoing efforts are raising awareness and reducing exposure, but enforcement gaps remain.

A call to strengthen policies and protect communities from preventable lead poisoning.
Tap the link to watch the full video.
https://youtu.be/7EvHojnv8dM?si=xHhkN3a1XEg3VzTr

04/05/2026

Last month, we successfully delivered a two-day Home-Based Assessment (HBA) training in Tamale to prepare community assistants and field teams for our RCT on child lead exposure in Ghana.

The training combined classroom learning with hands-on field practice. Participants built a strong foundation in lead exposure, HBA protocols, ethics, data quality, and the use of XRF devices. This was followed by a practical field session in Nyankpala, where teams applied their skills in real household settings—conducting assessments, practicing data collection, and strengthening teamwork in the field.

The training effectively equipped participants with the technical skills, ethical grounding, and operational readiness needed for high-quality data collection. Following the training, fieldwork commenced in Tolon, marking an important step toward identifying and reducing lead exposure risks in vulnerable communities.

Building skilled, field-ready teams is critical to advancing efforts to prevent lead poisoning and protect public health.

28/04/2026

Advancing consumer safety requires everyone to work together. People are often exposed to harmful substances not only in industries, but also through everyday products they use at home. To address this, we need real evidence from the ground, about what is in our markets and how it affects health.

Through field-based Community and Market Assessments, we are continuously identifying possible sources of toxic exposure in everyday consumer products. This is an important step in reducing lead (Pb) exposure and protecting vulnerable communities. These assessments are not just about collecting samples; they help us understand risks where they actually happen in markets, in communities, and in daily life.

Everyone has a role to play in promoting safer products, responsible sourcing, and regular monitoring of environmental health risks.
Together, we can prevent exposure and move closer to a future free from lead poisoning.

Happy Birthday to our Regional Program Director, Africa, Esmond Wisdom Quansah, DD.Your leadership continues to shape Pu...
24/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our Regional Program Director, Africa, Esmond Wisdom Quansah, DD.

Your leadership continues to shape Pure Earth’s mission and deepen its impact across the continent. We celebrate your vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to a lead-free Ghana.

Wishing you continued strength, health, and success in the year ahead. 🙏🏾🎊

Day 2 of the RCT training translated knowledge into action, as field teams were deployed to Nyankpala to apply Household...
23/04/2026

Day 2 of the RCT training translated knowledge into action, as field teams were deployed to Nyankpala to apply Household-Based Assessment (HBA) protocols in real household settings. Using pre-identified households, participants piloted tools and procedures, conducting informed consent, identifying potential lead sources, and performing XRF measurements under supervision.

This hands-on session reinforced technical accuracy, ethical engagement, and data quality standards, while strengthening readiness for field deployment in Tolon. By building skilled, field-ready teams, we are advancing Pure Earth’s mission to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate lead exposure risks in vulnerable communities.

As part of our Randomized Control Trial (RCT) implementation in Northern Ghana, we strengthened frontline capacity to as...
22/04/2026

As part of our Randomized Control Trial (RCT) implementation in Northern Ghana, we strengthened frontline capacity to assess household-level lead exposure risks through a structured two-day Home-Based Assessment (HBA) training.

The training combined classroom instruction with practical, hands-on field exercises in real household settings. Participants were guided through the scientific and operational foundations of HBAs, with a focus on identifying common sources of lead exposure within the home and understanding exposure pathways that disproportionately affect children.

Key emphasis was placed on evidence-based prevention strategies, effective household-level risk communication, and strict adherence to ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and culturally sensitive community engagement. Hands-on training with portable XRF devices further strengthened competencies in environmental screening, quality assurance, and data integrity.

With this foundation, field teams are better equipped to generate high-quality evidence and support targeted interventions to reduce lead exposure and protect vulnerable populations.

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200 Mkogh Street, Teacher Oyoo Cr, Papao/West Legon, Accra. GE-312-7090
Accra
00233

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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+233302791569

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