Step by step WHO Guidance on phasing out mercury-containing thermometers and sphygmomanometers

WHO released a new guidance document to assist countries in phasing out mercury-containing thermometers and sphygmomanometers in the health care sector. The document entitled "Developing national strategies for phasing out mercury-containing thermometers and sphygmomanometers in health care, including in the context of the Minamata Convention on Mercury: Key considerations and step-by-step guidance" is available here.

Further information on WHO's work and publciations in relation to mercury is available on the WHO/IPCS mercury webpage at: www.who.int/ipcs/assessment/public_health/mercury/en/.