Public health practitioners call for national agenda on ‘galamsey’

Public health experts are urging the government and the Ministry of Health to create a public health agenda to address the harmful effects of illegal mining (galamsey).

They advocate for a research-based approach to examine the impact of galamsey on health and the environment.

Experts, like pediatrician Professor Daniel Ansong, warn of serious health risks from exposure to heavy metals, especially for children.

They also call for better training of public health professionals to combat these dangers and suggest temporarily banning mining activities until a lasting solution is found.