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Dr. Guilberto Borongan, Director of the Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT RRC.AP), Thailand, participated in an online pre-COP6 side event titled “Managing Mercury Wastes in the Healthcare Sector: From Existing Tools to Inclusive Applications” During the 1-hour webinar event, Dr. Borongan delivered a presentation on “Experiences on Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Mercury-containing Medical Measuring Devices (MCMMDs)”, where he shared practical insights and regional experiences in advancing safe and sustainable mercury waste practices in the healthcare sector. This event was formed as a part of the preparatory activities leading up to COP6 under the Minamata Convention, highlighting tools, policies, and inclusive approaches for managing mercury in healthcare settings.
 

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