Radiologists link galamsey pollution to rising kidney disease cases in Ghana
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The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) has raised alarm over the growing impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on public health, warning…
The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) has raised alarm over the growing impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on public health, warning that pollution from mining activities is contributing to increasing cases of kidney disease in the country. According to the Association, the widespread use of mercury and cyanide in illegal artisanal mining is contaminating major water bodies and exposing millions of Ghanaians to dangerous toxic substances. Speaking at the opening of the…