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Joint letter to ministers of health on shaping a comprehensive global plastics treaty

Leading up to the fifth and final round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty that will take place 25 November – 1 December 2024, in Busan, South Korea, HEAL together with Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe wrote to all European health ministers highlighting the urgent need to address the severe health and environmental impacts of plastics, including in the healthcare sector.

This future landmark agreement not only addresses the urgent environmental challenge of plastic pollution but also has significant implications for public health.

Find the letter here

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