Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed an executive order  establishing the comprehensive childhood lead poisoning prevention plan.

The Maga'haga said this is to protect Guam's children from the harmful effects of lead exposure.

Adelup said the executive order is a direct response to environmental concerns raised after Typhoon Mawar, which made landfall in May 2023 and damaged many older structures that may have contained lead-based paint.

Health experts say lead exposure, particularly among children under six, can cause long-term developmental delays, behavioral disorders, and learning difficulties.

Under the order, the Department of Public Health is directed to develop a Comprehensive Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Plan; establish routine blood lead testing and follow-up protocols to ensure the proper management of cases; and require the reporting of blood lead levels as a key data point to enhance tracking and prevention efforts across the community.