Minamata initial assessment - Health component in West Africa A summary of the health impact assessment undertaken in six West African countries as part of the Minamata Convention pre-ratification process

Overview

The Ministries of Public Health in six West African countries, Benin, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo, with the support of WHO, collected data and information on the use and disposal of medical equipment and materials containing mercury in the health system. This report summarizes the findings obtained.