The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a strong call on Thursday for countries to expedite efforts in preventing lead exposure worldwide. The WHO estimates that lead exposure is responsible for over 3.5 million deaths annually, a staggering figure highlighting the severity of the issue. Hundreds of millions of children are also affected by lead poisoning, with potentially devastating consequences for their health and development. The agency emphasized the need for faster, more comprehensive action to mitigate this global health threat. This warning was released from the WHO headquarters in GENEVA. The original report was first published by Post Courier, underscoring the broad reach and importance of this public health concern. Addressing lead exposure is critical to safeguarding future generations.