Mona Hanna-Attisha

Pediatrician and public health advocate

Mona Hanna-Attisha - Activists & Humanitarians born December 9th, 1976
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A pediatrician and professor at Michigan State University, engaged in public health advocacy. Played a crucial role in uncovering the Flint water crisis, highlighting lead contamination affecting children in Flint, Michigan. Her research and outreach efforts aimed to protect vulnerable communities and raise awareness about environmental health issues.

Led research on lead exposure in Flint's water

Authored the book 'What the Eyes Don't See'

Testified before Congress on water safety

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