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Apr
The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a devices calibration centre aimed at monitoring and eliminating the use of mercury in medical devices and processes. This initiative aligns with the Minamata Convention, a global commitment to phase out mercury in health products and processes due to its adverse effects on human health and the environment. Alhaji Hafiz Adam, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, highlighted mercury's status as a potent neurotoxin, emphasizing the need to mitigate risks associated with its exposure, particularly in medical devices. Ghana signed the Minamata Convention in September 2014 and ratified it in 2017, demonstrating…