Case study: plan of action to implement the WHO chemical road map in Jordan

Overview

The main objectives of the workshop were to:

• draw a road map at the national level to enhance health sector engagement in the SAICM towards the 2020 goal and beyond;
  
• provide a forum to discuss, implement and draft a work plan for implementing the Road Map;
• increase awareness of the health impacts related to exposure to chemicals; and
• identify the current situation for the country related to chemicals management for discussion and determine gaps and challenges faced.