Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Health Effects of Mercury Compounds
Director / Head:
Dr Megumi Yamamoto
Dr Haruhiko Hakuno
Institution:
National Institute for Minamata Disease
Address:
4058-18 Hama
867-0008
Kumamoto
Town:
Minamata
Country:
JAPAN
Region:
WPRO
Phone:
(81-966) 63 3111
Fax:
(81-966) 61 1145
Date of Designation:
24/Sep/1986
Last Redesignation:
09/Jan/2025
Expiry:
09/Jan/2029
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- At WHO’s request, support WHO’s work in developing or strengthening surveillance systems in relation to health and environmental issues associated with mercury pollution in selected countries.
- At the request of WHO, conduct laboratory assessment of human and environmental exposure to mercury compounds.
- Collaborate with WHO to conduct assessment of human and environmental exposure in public health emergencies concerning mercury pollution in the Region and provide the necessary preventive and curative measures and response.
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Subjects:
- Environmental health and hazards other than those specifically mentioned
- Chemical safety
- Health information; statistics; measurement & trend assessment
Types of activity:
- Evaluation
- Development and application of appropriate technology
- Information dissemination
WHO Outputs:
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Responsible Officer:
EDWARDS Sally
Phone:
Technical Counterpart:
ONYON Lesley Jayne
Phone:
+41795395013
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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