To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention has launched an online campaign to celebrate some of the incredible women worldwide who are helping to prevent deaths from pesticide self-poisoning.
Dr Hellen Mbaya, Agriculture and Regulatory Advisor at the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP), reflects on her journey from national biosafety regulation in Kenya to international work supporting pesticide regulation and public health.
At this year’s Oxford Real Farming Conference, Mark Davis, CPSP’s Director for Agriculture and Regulatory Outreach, shares his reflections on why pesticide use continues to rise globally, and what it will take to shift towards safer, more sustainable alternatives.
We are delighted to announce that our 2025 Annual Report has been published and is available to download and read.
Dr Dilli Ram Sharma explores how Nepal’s ban on highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) aims to reduce suicide rates and address a growing public health crisis, particularly in rural agricultural communities.
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*
An analysis of hospital admissions data reveals how national pesticide bans have reshaped poisoning trends in Sri Lanka.
A scoping review to identify pesticide suicide surveillance methods currently used in African countries and to assess their viability for improving reporting of pesticide suicide deaths.
An investigative analysis of the 2025 Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy and the global pattern of toxic contamination in children’s medicines by Mounika Bhukya, CPSP’s Project and Policy Officer.
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour and accidental poisoning. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*
Today, Sherry Kochiyo, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at CEJAD, reflects on the important role religion plays in Kenya in reinforcing the deeply rooted stigma, silence, and cultural expectations surrounding how suicide is experienced and understood.
This the final part of a five-part blog series: Breaking the Silence – Reflections on Stigma, Grief, and Suicide in Kenya which concludes on World Mental Health Day. Read the full series introduction here.
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*
Today, Mwikali Mwanzia, Project Officer at CEJAD, reflects on the shame and stigma surrounding suicide in Kenya and shares her insights into the role of family and social media have in suicide and gaps within Kenya’s health care system.
This the fourth part of a five-part blog series: Breaking the Silence – Reflections on Stigma, Grief, and Suicide in Kenya. Read the full series introduction here.
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*