Treat Galamsey Like COVID-19 Or Ghana’s Future — Paediatrician Warns Gov’t

Dr. Emmanuel Oppong has raised an important concern about the dangers of illegal mining, known as galamsey, in Ghana. The pollution caused by galamsey releases harmful substances like mercury, arsenic, and lead into the environment, which contaminate water and food sources. These toxic chemicals pose serious health risks, especially to pregnant women and children, leading to problems such as premature births and birth defects. He points out that the health impact from galamsey pollution is more…