**11. Environmental and clinical responses to the lead poisoning situation**

Following the realization of mass acute lead poisoning in Zamfara State, environmental and clinical response approaches have been developed to address the situation [7]. The Nigerian and Zamfara State Governments, local emirates, and agencies including the CDC, MSF, WHO, TerraGraphics Engineering Incorporated (TI) the Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) and other partners were working together to secure funds to establish a holistic, sustainable solution to this tragedy [7].
