Minamata Convention on Mercury

What is the Convention about?

The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the negative effects of mercury. It was adopted in October 2013 and entered into force in August 2017. To date, more than 100 countries have ratified the Convention and FDI has supported its implementation since its adoption.

www.minamataconvention.org

 

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Minamata Convention

RESOURCES

East Africa Dental Amalgam Phase-down Project

FDI was involved in the East Africa Dental Amalgam Phase-Down Project (EADAP)…

Future use of materials for dental restoration
Future use of materials for dental restoration

FDI fully supports the findings and conclusions of the WHO report on the Future Use of Materials for Dental Restoration,published in 2009.

FDI African strategy for oral health_Addressing the specific needs of the continent_journal article
Oral health and general health
FDI African strategy for oral health: Addressing the specific needs of the continent
Journal article

FDI defined a strategy for the development of oral health in Africa during the 2013 'African Summit' held in 2013 which gathered presidents from 16 African FDI National Dental Associations, FDI stakeholders, the World Health Organization and government delegates.