World Health Assembly adopts resolution on chemicals
May 30, 2023
The World Health Assembly has passed a resolution calling for greater action to reduce the impact of chemicals, waste and pollution on human health.
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Opportunities to join the CPSP team
March 30, 2023
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) is seeking Project and Policy Officers to help prevent deaths from pesticide self-poisoning in India.
Deadly pesticide’s ‘safety measure’ does not prevent deaths, a breakthrough study shows
February 22, 2023
A new study, led by the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP), has found no evidence that the inclusion of a vomiting agent in a highly toxic pesticide helps to save lives.
Bangladesh bans highly hazardous pesticide
January 27, 2023
Bangladesh has banned the production, use and import of a highly hazardous pesticide.
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.