Bangladesh bans highly hazardous pesticide
January 27, 2023
Bangladesh has banned the production, use and import of a highly hazardous pesticide.
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Unique project to empower communities to take action on pesticide suicide comes to an end
January 20, 2023
A unique community based project that engaged rural communities in India in prevention of pesticide suicide has come to a successful end.
Sri Lankan suicide rate stable during pandemic
January 19, 2023
Sri Lankan suicide rates did not increase during the pandemic, according to the results of a study funded by the Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research and the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention.
Deadly pesticide can be replaced by safer alternatives, new study shows
January 12, 2023
A new study, led by Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) and supported by the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, has shown that a highly hazardous pesticide can be banned without affecting agricultural productivity.
World Suicide Prevention Day: myth-busting pesticide suicide
September 10, 2022
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day (Saturday 10th September), the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention is taking a closer look at some of the myths surrounding pesticide suicide.
Paraquat’s ‘safety measure’ based on flawed research, a review of over 30 studies shows
August 11, 2022
New analysis from the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has shown that the dose of vomiting agent included in standard paraquat products is based on flawed evidence.
Bursary opportunities to study pesticide or chemical risk management at the University of Cape Town
July 28, 2022
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention is delighted to be partnering with the University of Cape Town to offer three 2023 bursaries.
A perception of criminality affects suicide reporting in Nepal, new research shows
May 20, 2022
A misperception that suicide is a criminal offence has contributed to an under-reporting of suicide in Nepal, according to a new study by the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention.
Japan’s pesticide regulations have been effective in reducing deaths, new analysis shows
April 28, 2022
New research has shown that Japan’s restrictions on paraquat have contributed to a 92% reduction in pesticide deaths.
World Health Day 2022: The role of pesticide vendors in tackling a global health problem
April 7, 2022
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