From: Tinatin Baum <tbaum@unicef.org>
Date: March 20, 2018 at 3:01:28 PM GMT+4
To: "mlagvilava@moh.gov.ge" <mlagvilava@moh.gov.ge>
Cc: Andria Nadiradze <anadiradze@unicef.org>
Subject: mics talking points

ქალბატონო მაია,

 

როგორც შეგპირდით, გიგზავნით „სალაპარაკოს“. რაიმე ხომ არ გსურთ დავამატოთ?

 

 

Note why the MICS is important for Georgia and for the Ministry itself

• MICS generates sizable amount of health indicators not available from other sources. Thus, MICS data is vital for the Ministry of Health to improve its policies and better address the public health.
• We are especially interested in children lead blood module of MICS which will determine the prevalence of lead as well as help pinpoint locations of possible contamination.
• As you know lead is one of the most dangerous metals for human health. Exposure of pregnant women can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and other malformations. While, the exposure of children can range from learning disabilities and behavioral problems to profound and permanent health issues.
•  As timely diagnosis is paramount for treatment, knowing the prevalence and locations of possible contamination will allow to come up with adequate response. Including, development of risk based protocols and guidelines on lead treatment and prevent deleterious consequences for many families and to the public.  

 

საუკეთესო სურვილებით,

Tinatin Baum

Social and Economic Policy Specialist

(995 32) 25 11 30 ext 217 , mob: (995) 599 747773 , tbaum@unicef.org

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