Our Mission
The National Committee on “Environment and Child Health” was established in 2004 by a decision of the Council of Ministers. Our mission is to protect the fetus and child from environmental risks that threaten their health, as well as to promote a healthy and safe environment with minimal exposure to harmful environmental factors, in order to ensure their smooth physical, mental, and emotional development and the conditions for a healthy future life.
To fulfill its mission, the National Committee on Environment and Child Health (NCECH):
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Participates in the development of policies or legislation that may directly or indirectly affect children’s health.
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Promotes and implements research activities aimed at investigating the impact of the environment on the health of the child and fetus, with a focus on preventing environmentally caused diseases.
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Provides training to health professionals, educators, policymakers, and organized parent groups on the effects of environmental pollution on child health and on prevention strategies.
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Raises public awareness about environmental risks.
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Serves as the National Focal Point and Cooperation Body for “Environment and Child Health” with the European Union, the World Health Organization, and other international organizations.
To promote and coordinate actions at the national and European level regarding investigation, awareness, and prevention of the effects of environmental toxic factors on children, the Committee prepares and coordinates the National Action Plan “Environment and Child Health.” This plan is approved by the Council of Ministers and aims primarily at preventing diseases related to children’s exposure to environmental risks. The activities of the NCECH are supported by the State.
The Committee has already developed significant work, gaining international recognition, and has played a leading role at the European level in promoting specific legislation to protect children from dioxins.
