NewzThe Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has acquired its first specialized field scanner designed to detect hazardous heavy metals. This technological advancement is intended to address the growing public health concern of lead poisoning and toxic contamination within the country.
Authorities have identified Addis Ababa, Adama, Hawassa, and Bahirdar as the regions with the highest levels of exposure to these contaminants. The deployment of this equipment marks a significant development in the agency's capacity to monitor environmental hazards and mitigate risks to the population.
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